TW418588B - Method and apparatus for automatically configuring a system based on a user's monitored system interaction and preferred system access times - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for automatically configuring a system based on a user's monitored system interaction and preferred system access times Download PDF

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TW418588B
TW418588B TW088100070A TW88100070A TW418588B TW 418588 B TW418588 B TW 418588B TW 088100070 A TW088100070 A TW 088100070A TW 88100070 A TW88100070 A TW 88100070A TW 418588 B TW418588 B TW 418588B
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A method and apparatus for automatically configuring a system based on a user's monitored system interaction and preferred system access times updates a user profile corresponding to the user based at least in part on the monitored user interaction with the system. Preferred system access times of the user are identified based at least in part on the user profile, and the system is automatically configured based at least in part on the user profile and the user's preferred system access times.

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418588 五、發明說明（1) 相關申請案 此接續部分之申請案號08/866,7〇7，一九九七年五月三 十曰申請’標題"用以自動決定及動態更新一娛樂系統中 之使用者喜好的方法和裝置”，主張：優先於臨時申請案 號60/019，351 ’ 作者jean Goldschmidt，Earl Watts 及418588 V. Description of the invention (1) Application No. 08 / 866,707 of this continuation of the related application, May 30, 1997 Application 'Title' is used to automatically determine and dynamically update an entertainment User preferences and methods in the system ", claiming: Priority over Provisional Application No. 60/019, 351 'by jean Goldschmidt, Earl Watts and

Kathleen Lane為節目喜好媒介規格，一九九六年六月六 曰申請；臨時申請案號6 〇/〇 24, 4 35，一九九六年八月二十 一曰申凊’為重視觀賞行為監測’作者J e a ηKathleen Lane is the media format for program preferences. It was applied on June 6, 1996; provisional application number 6 〇 / 〇24, 4 35, and on August 21, 1996, "Shen Ye's attention to viewing behavior." Monitoring 'by J ea η

Goldschmidt, Tony Shah, Christopher Williams及 Kathleen Lane ;臨時巾請案號60/024, 436，標題訂製一 特殊使用者其配1之娛樂系統，一九九六年八月二十二日 申請；臨時申請案號6 0/ 0 2 4, 4 5 2，標題電視個人化，一九 九六年八月二十七日申請’作者Jean Goldschmidt, Tony Shah, Christopher Williams 及 Kathleen Lane ；以及臨 時申請案號60/02 0, 5 8 0，標題以建議之觀賞清箪訂製電視 行程，一九九六年六月二十六日申請，作者Jean Go 1 dschm i dt及M i chae 1 Wat ts。以上各臨時申請案係共同 讓渡予加州，Santa Clara之英特爾（Intel)公司。Goldschmidt, Tony Shah, Christopher Williams and Kathleen Lane; Temporary Towel Case No. 60/024, 436, Title Customized Entertainment System for a Special User with 1 Application, August 22, 1996 Application; Application No. 6 0/0 2 4, 4 5 2 and personalization of the title TV, application for 'authors Jean Goldschmidt, Tony Shah, Christopher Williams and Kathleen Lane on August 27, 1996; and provisional application number 60/02 0, 5 8 0. The title is a customized TV itinerary with recommended viewing details. Apply on June 26, 1996. Jean Go 1 dschm i dt and M i chae 1 Wat ts. The above interim applications are jointly transferred to Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, California.

發明背景 1 . 發明領域I 本發明係關於娛樂系統之領域，尤其，有關一種用以基 於使用者之監控系統互動與較佳系統存取時間而自動配置 一系統之方法及裝置。 2. 背景資訊BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention I The present invention relates to the field of entertainment systems, and in particular, to a method and device for automatically configuring a system based on user interaction with a monitoring system and a better system access time. 2. Background information

f 4 18 5 8 8 五、發明說明（2) 近年來娛樂系統之領域有長足進步。例如，現在節目指 南流行於全國各地許多有線系統中。一具體實施例中，這 些節目指南於一有線廣播之特殊頻道供應，並提供後數小 時之節目資訊。這些先前技藝系統中較進步者允許使用者 與節目指南互動，人工選擇一特殊節目，以錄製或者觀 賞。 娛樂系統中另一進步之例子為家長控制之誕生，其中個 人對某些家中成員不宜之頻道可”上鎖M或者要求一頻道密 碼。同樣令人印象深刻之進步為聲訊裝置，視訊錄影機/ 迴帶重播裝置等。一些這類裝置允許使用者給定節目參考 之適當資訊（頻道，曰期，開始時間，結束時間等），人工 安排該裝置，以錄製節目。其他現有系統允許使用者人工 "加入"及"除去n頻道，而藉此產生一較佳之”頻道瀏覽”順 序。例如，使用者可除去頻道3及4，以便頻道瀏覽時可直 接從頻道2跳至頻道5。然而，使用這些系統時，如杲希望 為不同之順序，那麼頻道瀏覽順序需由使用者人工安排， 由下一使用者重新人工安排節目。典型先前技藝之娛樂系 統無法根據使用者之監控系統互動（例如，使用者收看的 頻道及其收看日期的時間），自動並動態配置娛樂系統。 再者，典型先前技藝之娛樂系統無法基於系統存取時間 (例如，5 : 0 0 p m - 8 : 0 0 p m )，改變其配置。 因此，需要一種用以基於使用者之監控系統互動與較佳 系統存取時間而自動配置系統之方法及裝置。 發明概述f 4 18 5 8 8 V. Description of the invention (2) In recent years, the field of entertainment systems has made great progress. For example, program guides are now popular on many cable systems throughout the country. In a specific embodiment, these program guides are supplied on a special channel of a cable broadcast and provide program information for the next few hours. The more advanced of these prior art systems allow users to interact with the program guide and manually select a particular program for recording or viewing. Another example of progress in the entertainment system is the birth of parental control, in which individuals can “lock M or request a channel password for certain channels that are not suitable for members of the family. An equally impressive improvement is the audio device, video recorder / Replay replay device, etc. Some of these devices allow users to manually assign the device to record the program given the appropriate information (channel, date, start time, end time, etc.) for program reference. Other existing systems allow users to manually " Add " and " Remove the n channel, thereby generating a better "channel browsing" sequence. For example, users can remove channels 3 and 4, so that when channel browsing, they can jump directly from channel 2 to channel 5. However, when using these systems, if you wish to have a different order, the channel browsing order must be manually arranged by the user and the next user must reschedule the program manually. Typical entertainment systems of the prior art cannot interact with the user's monitoring system (E.g., the channel the user watched and the time of the date it was watched), the entertainment system is automatically and dynamically configured. Furthermore, typical prior art entertainment systems cannot change their configuration based on system access time (for example, 5: 0 0 pm-8: 0 0 pm). Therefore, a user-based monitoring system interaction and comparison is needed. Method and device for automatically configuring system based on optimal system access time. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

418588 五、發明說明（3) 根據本發明之要義，提供一種用以基於使用者之監控系 統互動與較佳系統存取時間而自動配置系統之方法及裝 置。根據一具體實施例，至少部分基於監控之使用者與系 統之互動，而更新對應於使用者之使用者側錄。使用者之 較佳系統存取時間之識別係至少部分基於使用者側錄，且 系統至少部分基於使用者側錄及使用者之較佳系統存取時 間而自動配置。 圖式簡單說明 本發明將藉由但不受限於示範之具體實施例，其連同圖 示予以描述，其中，相似之參照表示類似的元件，且其 中： 圖1為一區塊圖，說明建立一可實行本發明之娛樂系統 的一些組成； 圖2為一流程圖，說明以下根據本發明一具體實施例， 動態訂製對應使用者喜好之系統作業參數的步驟； 圖3為一流程圖，說明以下根據本發明一具體實施例， 決定眾多系統使用者中何者目前正使用系統之步驟； 圖4為一流程圖，說明以下根據本發明一具體實施例， 識別使用者有興趣之節目資訊的步驟； 圖5為一流程圖，說明以下根據本發明一具體實施例， 決定是否推翻前面錄製習慣之步驟； 圖6為一區塊圖，說明一合併本發明要義之具體實施例 的電腦糸統蛇例， 圖7為一區塊圖，說明根據本發明一具體實施例之軟體418588 V. Description of the invention (3) According to the gist of the present invention, a method and a device for automatically configuring a system based on the interaction of a user's monitoring system and a better system access time are provided. According to a specific embodiment, the user profile corresponding to the user is updated based at least in part on the interaction between the monitored user and the system. The identification of the user's preferred system access time is based at least in part on the user profile, and the system is automatically configured based at least in part on the user profile and the user's preferred system access time. The drawings briefly explain the present invention by way of example but not limited to specific embodiments, which are described in conjunction with the drawings, wherein similar references indicate similar elements, and among which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the establishment of Some components of an entertainment system that can implement the present invention; Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating the following steps for dynamically ordering system operating parameters corresponding to user preferences according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a flowchart, The following describes the steps for determining which of the many system users are currently using the system according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the identification of program information that the user is interested in according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Steps; FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the following steps for deciding whether to overturn the previous recording habit according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a computer system incorporating a specific embodiment of the present invention Snake example, FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating software according to a specific embodiment of the present invention

418588 五，發明說明（4) 元件； 圖8說明一根據本發明一具體實施例之使用者側錄資料 庫；以及 圖9說明一根據本發明一具體實施例之節目資料庫。 發明詳細說明 以下描述中，為作解釋，特定數字，材料及配置係用以 陳述，以提供對本發明之透澈了解。然而，熟悉此項技藝 人士可明白：本發明無需該特定細節亦可實行。其他例子 中，將省略或者簡化著名之特性，以期不模糊化本發明。 再者，為便於了解，某些方法步驟以分解步驟描述，然而 這些分解步驟不應解釋為與其效能相關之必要順序。 現在轉至圖1，顯示一區塊圖，以說明可實行本發明之 示範的具體實施例系統實例之系統组成。如以下更細節之 討論，系統1 0 0包括系統控制器1 0 4，一具體實施例中，配 置以儲存控制器1 0 4為系統1 0 0各使用者所開發之使用者側 錄資訊。此外，系統控制器1 0 4配置以接收並儲存來自一 廣泛種類來源之可用的娛樂節目資訊。系統1 0 0之作業期 間，系統控制器1 0 4藉由將接收之輸入與眾多娛樂系統使 用者中至少一子集合之使用者側錄至少一子集合的目前設 定相比較，以自動決定眾多系統使用者中何者目前正使用 系統。決定眾多系統使用者中何者正使用系統後，系統控 制器1 0 4根據對應所決定之娛樂系統使用者之使用者側錄 的使用者喜好資訊，動態配置系統1 0 0之作業參數，並提 供節目/娛樂建議，以及一具有額外加值特性，以加強系418588 V. Description of the invention (4) components; FIG. 8 illustrates a user profile database according to a specific embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 9 illustrates a program database according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Detailed description of the invention In the following description, for explanation, specific numbers, materials and arrangements are used to provide a clear understanding of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention may be practiced without this specific detail. In other examples, well-known features will be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the present invention. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, some method steps are described as decomposition steps, but these decomposition steps should not be construed as a necessary sequence related to their effectiveness. Turning now to FIG. 1, a block diagram is shown to illustrate the system composition of a specific embodiment system example in which the present invention can be practiced. As discussed in more detail below, the system 100 includes a system controller 104. In a specific embodiment, it is configured to store the user profile information developed by the controller 104 for each user of the system 100. In addition, the system controller 104 is configured to receive and store available entertainment program information from a wide variety of sources. During the operation of the system 100, the system controller 104 automatically determines the number of inputs by comparing the received input with the current setting of the user profile of at least a subset of the plurality of entertainment system users. Which of the system users is currently using the system. After deciding which of the many system users is using the system, the system controller 104 dynamically configures the operating parameters of the system 100 according to the user preference information recorded by the user profile corresponding to the determined entertainment system user, and provides Program / entertainment suggestions, and an additional value-added feature to strengthen the system

4185 88 五、發明說明（5) 統1 0 0使用者歡樂之主機。一具體實施例中，系統控制器 1 04如以下進—步之詳細討論，可為一合併本發明要義之 電腦系統。另一具體實施例中，系統電腦系統控制器丨〇4 可為供應以必要之處理電力，且合併本發明要義之"強波 器”。不管特殊之具體實施例，系統控制器1 〇 4亦可稱為一 11便利系統π其設計以整合娛樂系統世界及電腦平台，以達 成以下詳盡討論之有利結果。 雖然本發明於圖示中所呈現之示範的具體實施例之内文 中描述’基於後續之描述，熟知此項技藝人士將可明白： 本發明不限於這些具體實施例，而可以替代具體實施例之 變化實行。因此’本發明之創新特性可實行於一較圖1中 所說明之系統其複雜性更多或者更少之系統。 如所示，圖1只說明一合併本發明要義之娛樂系統例 子。說明之具體實施例中，系統1 Q 0包括電視/監控器 1 0 2，視訊錄製/迴帶重播裝置1 0 6，數位視訊光碟(；D VD )錄 影機/迴帶重播裝置114( DVD目前作為數位視訊光碟之縮 寫’而同時也為數位多功能光碟，以反應”^!技術之功能 可用於視訊以外之資料）’聲訊/視訊調諧器及放大器 110 ’聲訊迴帶重播/錄音機裝置122及光碟播放機112，全 部連接至一共同輸入/輸出（[/ 0)匯流排1 〇 8。顯然使用共 同輸入/輸出（I / 0)匯流排1 〇 8僅為了圖示中便於解釋，而 一些路徑導引輸入與輸出信號之替代裝置可有效援用。例 如，聲訊輸入與輸出可以一適當數目之獨立的聲訊"路徑” 缓線路徑導引’視訊信可以獨立的同軸電纜路徑導引，而4185 88 V. Description of the invention (5) System 1 0 0 The host of joy for users. In a specific embodiment, the system controller 104 may be a computer system incorporating the essence of the present invention as discussed in detail below. In another specific embodiment, the system computer system controller 〇 04 can supply necessary processing power, and incorporates the "strong wave" of the present invention. Regardless of the specific embodiment, the system controller 104 It may also be referred to as an 11 convenience system. Its design integrates the world of entertainment systems and computer platforms to achieve the beneficial results discussed in detail below. Although the present invention is described in the context of the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawings as' based on The subsequent description will be understood by those skilled in the art: The present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, but can be implemented instead of the specific embodiments. Therefore, the 'innovative characteristics of the present invention can be implemented in a The system is a system with more or less complexity. As shown, FIG. 1 only illustrates an example of an entertainment system incorporating the gist of the present invention. In the illustrated specific embodiment, the system 1 Q 0 includes a TV / monitor 102. Video recording / rewinding playback device 106, digital video disc (; D VD) video recorder / rewinding playback device 114 (DVD is currently used as an abbreviation for digital video discs) and at the same time It is also a digital multi-function disc, which reflects the function of "^! Technology, which can be used for data other than video)" 'Audio / Video Tuner and Amplifier 110' Audio Replay / Recorder Device 122 and Disc Player 112, all connected to a Common input / output ([/ 0) bus 1 08. Obviously, the use of a common input / output (I / 0) bus 108 is only for ease of explanation in the figure, and some alternative devices for path guidance input and output signals can be effectively used. For example, the audio input and output can be guided by an appropriate number of independent audio " path " slow line path guidance " video signals can be guided by independent coaxial cable paths, and

第10頁 4 18588 3 五、發明說明（6) 控制信號可沿著兩芯的串列線，抑或透過紅外線（I R )通訊 信號或者射頻（R F )通訊信號路徑導引。 此外’系統1 0 0包括喇叭系統1 1 6，麥克風1 1 8，視訊相 機120及一無線輸入/輸出控制裝置132 ° —具體實施例 中’無線輸入/輸出（I /〇 )控制裝置1 32係一娛樂系統遠端 控制單元’透過紅外線（I R )信號與系統1 〇 0之組成通訊。 另一具體實施例中，無線輸入/輸出（I / 〇)控制裝置1 3 2可 為一無線鍵盤與游標定位裝置，透過紅外線R)信號或者 射頻（R F )信號與系統1 〇 〇之組成通訊。尚有另一具體實施 例中，無線輪入/輸出Π /〇)控制裝置i 32可為一外觀與具 有允許使用者於系統1 〇〇顯示器上進行游標定位之執跡球 新^特性的典型横樂系統遠端控制相似之紅外線（I r )遠端 控制裝置。 系統之核心為系統控制器1〇4，合併本發明之特性’配 ^以控制與各糸統組成相關特性之廣泛變化。如所說明， ΐΐΐΓ器104如所需透過輸入/輸出（1/0)匯流排108，連 鈐山r τ /n、r 士 ^體只紅例中，除了或者取代輸入/ 、:(IR)疒’V:排1 〇8 ’系統控制器1 〇4可以-能經甴紅外 通訊傳二與系統組成通訊之無線 解各组成可個別上= = ===了 糸置以控制系統_之各 如圖1中所祝明，系統丨〇 〇 之來源的節目輸入。例如一且蝴 接收來自-廣泛種類 /、粗汽知*例中，系統1 0 0從任Page 10 4 18588 3 V. Explanation of the invention (6) The control signal can be guided along the two-core serial line, or through the infrared (IR) communication signal or radio frequency (RF) communication signal path. In addition, 'System 100 includes a speaker system 116, a microphone 1 18, a video camera 120, and a wireless input / output control device 132 ° —in a specific embodiment, the wireless input / output (I / 〇) control device 1 32 A remote control unit of the entertainment system 'communicates with the system 1000 through infrared (IR) signals. In another specific embodiment, the wireless input / output (I / 〇) control device 132 can be a wireless keyboard and cursor positioning device, and communicates with the system 100 through an infrared (R) signal or a radio frequency (RF) signal. . In another specific embodiment, the wireless wheel input / output UI / 〇) control device i 32 may be a model with an appearance and a new feature of a trackball that allows the user to position the cursor on the system's 1000 display. Hengle system remote control is similar to infrared (Ir) remote control device. The core of the system is the system controller 104, which incorporates the features of the invention ' s configuration to control the wide variation of the features related to each system composition. As illustrated, the ΐΐΐΓ device 104 passes through the input / output (1/0) bus 108 as required, and the Lianshan mountain r τ / n, r is only the red example, except for or replacing the input /,: (IR)疒 'V: Row 1 〇8' System controller 1 〇4-Can be wirelessly communicated with the system components via 甴 Infrared communication transmission Each component can be individually set up = = ==== set to control the system As shown in Figure 1, the program input from the source of the system. For example, if a butterfly receives from a wide range of types, and crude steam is known *, the system 1 0 0

第11頁 '418588 五、發明說明（7) 何或者所有以下來源接收節目輸入：有線廣播1 2 4 ’衛星 廣播126(例如，由一衛星碟）’廣播網路134之極高頻 (VHF)或者超高頻（UHF)無線電頻率通訊（例如’經由一天 線），以及/或者電話/電腦網路介面1 2 8。熟知此項技藝人 士將可明白：各個來源可調整至不同之頻道，電台’數字 等等。再者，熟知此項技人士將明顯可知：有線廣播 124，衛星廣播126以及極高頻（VHF)/超高頻（UHF)輸入134 可很方便地從數位廣播節目及數位有線節目接收輸入。 除了節目輸入以外，系統1 〇 0同時配置有一些多用途控 制輸出1 3 0，其配置以控制任何數目之裝置。例如一具體 實施例中，當系統控制器1 0 4配置系統1 0 0以顯示一電影 時，可能同時將室内光線淡化至一預設程度，以進一步增 強觀賞環境。於技藝中著名的有可控制電腦系統之控制電 路，例如照明’恆溫設定’以及其他家用器具，因此將不 再贅述。 另一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 〇 4分析節目内容並配 置系統1 0 0以顯節目之優點"例如，如杲—電視表演以環 場音效廣播’系統控制器1 0 4決定，並配置系統1 〇 〇以立體 聲或者單音聲音適當顯示電視表演。 除了本發明合併之要義（將更完整描述於後），系統控制 器1 0 4傾向於代表技藝中著名之廣泛類別的電腦系統。這 類電腦系統之一例為配備有由加州，Santa Clara之英特 爾（Intel)公司製造及統一供應之奔騰（pentiuffl)處理器， 奔騰臨時版（P e n t i u m P r 〇)處理器，或奔騰第二代Page 11 '418588 V. Description of the invention (7) Any or all of the following sources receive program input: cable broadcast 1 2 4' satellite broadcast 126 (eg, from a satellite dish) 'broadcast network 134 extreme high frequency (VHF) Or ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency communications (for example, 'via an antenna') and / or telephone / computer network interface 1 2 8. Those skilled in the art will understand that each source can be adjusted to different channels, radio stations' numbers and so on. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will obviously know that: cable broadcasting 124, satellite broadcasting 126, and very high frequency (VHF) / ultra high frequency (UHF) input 134 can easily receive input from digital broadcast programs and digital cable programs. In addition to program input, the system 1000 is also equipped with some multi-purpose control outputs 130, which are configured to control any number of devices. For example, in a specific embodiment, when the system controller 104 configures the system 100 to display a movie, the indoor light may be faded to a preset level at the same time to further enhance the viewing environment. Control circuits that can control computer systems are well known in the art, such as lighting 'constant temperature setting' and other household appliances, so they will not be described again. In another specific embodiment, the system controller 104 analyzes the content of the program and configures the system 100 to display the advantages of the program " For example, Rugao—The television performance is broadcasted by the ring field sound effect ', the system controller 104 determines, And configure the system 100 to properly display TV performance in stereo or mono sound. Other than the gist of the invention (which will be described more fully below), the system controller 104 tends to represent a wide variety of computer systems known in the art. An example of this type of computer system is a Pentiuffl processor manufactured by Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, California, and supplied uniformly, a Pentium iPm Pr processor, or a second-generation Pentium processor.

1 418588 五、發明說明（8) (Pentium II)處理器，或者由MA，Manard之迪吉多 (Dlgltal)設備公司製造之Alpha處理器等高效能微處理器 之桌上型電腦系統；一些用以接收，數位化及壓縮聲訊及 視訊信號之聲訊及視訊之輸入與輸出週邊/介面同樣於此 項技藝中很著名。顯然地，用於系統控制器1 04之體積大 小及设计可加以變化’使其於視覺上更適合系統丨〇 。 同樣顯然地’圖1中說明之數個娛樂系統組成可有效組 合。藉由例子’系統控制器1 04可整合為電視/監視器 1 02 ’數位視訊光碟（DVD)丨14，或者聲訊/視訊調諧器及 放大器110。 現在轉至圖2至4 ’說明一用以自動決定眾多使用者中何 者目别正使用系統，並根據所示之使用者側錄其使用者喜 好貫訊自動配置系統之本發明方法步驟的具體實施例流程 圖。為便於解釋，而非限制，圖2至4之方法將於一實行例 子之内文中發展，其中一使用者首先開始使用系統丨〇〇， 即步驟2 02。顯然地’系統丨0〇提供一些系統丨〇〇可藉以活 化之替代裝置。一具體實施例中，使用者簡單地使用無線 輸入/輸出（I/O)裝置132，以開始收看電視102。一具體實 施例t ’使用者經由系統控制器丨〇4以及一連接至電视/ ^ 路通訊輸入/輸出（1/0)1 28之數據機（未顯示r瀏覽"網際 網路。不管使用者用以活化系統1 〇 〇之裝置，系統控制二 1 0 4決定xjx多已知之系統使用者中何者目前正使用系昧 1 0 0 ’即步驟2 0 4。系統控制器1 〇 4藉以決定眾多使用者中 何者目前正使用系統1 〇 〇之方法將更完整描述於後。1 418588 V. Description of the invention (8) (Pentium II) processor, or high-performance microprocessor desktop computer system such as Alpha processor manufactured by MA, Manard's Dlgltal Equipment Company; some use Receiving, digitizing and compressing the audio and video input and output peripherals / interfaces of audio and video signals are also well known in the art. Obviously, the size and design of the system controller 104 can be changed to make it more visually suitable for the system. It is also apparent that several of the entertainment system components illustrated in Fig. 1 can be effectively combined. By way of example, the system controller 104 can be integrated into a TV / monitor 1 02 ′ digital video disc (DVD) 14, or an audio / video tuner and amplifier 110. Turning now to FIGS. 2 to 4 'describe a specific method step of the present invention for automatically determining which of a large number of users are using the system, and according to the user profile shown, the user preferences of the automatic messaging system Example flowchart. For the convenience of explanation, but not limitation, the method of FIGS. 2 to 4 will be developed in the context of an implementation example, in which a user first starts using the system, that is, step 202. Apparently, the 'systems' 0oo provide some alternatives through which the systems can be activated. In a specific embodiment, the user simply uses the wireless input / output (I / O) device 132 to start watching the television 102. A specific embodiment t 'the user via the system controller 〇 04 and a modem connected to the TV / 通讯 communication input / output (1/0) 1 28 (not shown r browse " the Internet. Regardless The device used by the user to activate the system 100, the system control 2 104 determines which of the system users with many known xjx is currently using the system 1 0 0 ', that is, step 2 0. The system controller 1 0 4 The method of deciding which of many users are currently using the system 100 will be described more fully below.

第13頁 4 1858 五、發明說明（9) 於步驟204決定眾多使用者中何者目前正使用系統1 〇〇之 後’根據對應同一使用者之使用者惻錄中所找到的使用者 喜好資訊，系統控制器1 〇 4動態配置系統1 0 0之系統配置設 定，即步驟2 0 6。如以下更詳細之細節描述，該配置可至 少部分基於使用者之較佳系統存取時間。亦即使用者就其 便利，較希望使用系統或者令系統執行像是錄製一節目之 動作的時刻。 參照圖8，其中所說明為一使用者側錄資料庫8 〇 〇之例 子。圖8所說明之具體實施例中’使用者側錄資料庫8 0 〇包 含與各個系統1 0 〇中所支援之不同媒體相關的資訊（使用者 吾好資訊）。例如’圖8所說明之具體實施例中，使用者側 錄資料庫8 0 0包括有關電視/監視器’個人電腦及聲訊組成 之使用者喜好資訊。如所說明，對於電視/監視器〗〇 2，使 用者側錄資料庫8 0 0追蹤使用者較喜歡之頻道，音量，節 目之類的資訊，是否封鎖内容資訊，以及一特殊頻道中是 否要求補充節目。例如說明之具體實施例中，使用者側錄 資料庠8 0 0包括一假設之M使用者喬J0e user',)的側 錄。如所說明 > 使用者喬最喜歡之電視頻道為頻道2 ,喜 I以中等音量觀賞；他較喜歡收看運動型態節目，鸟需封 鎖’也不要求任何補充節目。對於頻道7，喬直收 =應之電影’以低音量，並且他希望d 於頻這1 1 ’喬喜歡收看此台之新聞含蓋範圍，以中等 ，夏’無需封鎖’並且喬希望電視/監視器上顯示一”視窗 、中出現有關股票報價之補充節目。-具體實施例Page 13 4 1858 V. Description of the invention (9) In step 204, it is determined which of the many users are currently using the system. After 100, 'based on the user preference information found in the user directory corresponding to the same user, the system The controller 1 04 dynamically configures the system configuration settings of the system 100, that is, step 206. As described in more detail below, this configuration can be based at least in part on the user's preferred system access time. That is, the user prefers to use the system or to make the system perform an action like recording a program for its convenience. Referring to FIG. 8, an example of a user profile database 800 is illustrated. In the specific embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, the 'user profile database 800' contains information related to different media supported by each system 100 (user-friendly information). For example, in the specific embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, the user profile database 800 includes information about user preferences of a TV / monitor PC and audio components. As explained, for TV / Monitor 〖〇2, user profile database 8 0 0 tracks the user's favorite channel, volume, program and other information, whether to block content information, and whether to request in a special channel Supplementary programs. For example, in the illustrated specific embodiment, the user profile data 8 0 0 includes a profile of a hypothetical M user Joe Joe user ',). As explained > User Joe ’s favorite TV channel is channel 2 and he enjoys watching at a medium volume; he prefers watching sports programs, and the bird needs to be blocked ’and does not require any supplementary programs. For channel 7, Joe received directly = movie of Ying 'at a low volume, and he hoped that the frequency of this 1 1' Joe enjoys watching the news coverage of this station, to medium, Xia 'no need to block' and Joe wants TV / A "window" is displayed on the monitor, and a supplementary program about stock quotes appears.-Specific embodiment

f 41858 五、發明說明（10) I，系統控！器104讀取依奇之預算而設計的特定股票報 9…”肢只％例中’系統控制器1 0 4經由電話/網路介面 二網際^1路上一預設之全球資訊網站接收特定的股票 ^ Φ ^ ^ ^ J中，系統控制器1 04從廣播網 取一般的股票報價資訊。於-具體實施 叮π只=此項技藝人士將明白：使用者側錄資料庫800 =域儲存於系統控制器104中所找到之一儲存 〇 !二之，施例中使用者側錄資料庫_可由二： 存取。 〒夕輸入埠之一延端儲存以及 ^由，外之例子’使用者側錄資料庫则 者喬較吾歡之電腦設定的資訊，包礼不使用 用軟體(例如，金㈤，以及較喜歡之應 者側錄資料庫8 0 0 ± 日提醒應用糸統）。使用 成設定的資IfL，包二Λ，日 '使用者喬較喜歡之聲訊組 態，以及較喜歡=2 線電台與相關之音樂型 用以針對系統丨〇 η心θ里此外，使用者側錄資訊便於 例中，當系目前使用者裁製廣告。例如一具體實施 泛種類之廣告；；器104可使用節目資訊時，可下載-廣 者側錄確認二:，方便儲存於-特殊娱樂系統中之使用 用娛樂系統100此，如果系統控制器104決定-兒童正使 I，反之’那—麼可能將廣告限制於早餐榖物及玩 能為促銷汽車及^使用者為—成人，那麼系統控制器可 象庭用品之廣告。另一具體實施例中，系f 41858 V. Description of invention (10) I, system control! The device 104 reads the specific stock report 9 designed according to Qi ’s budget. In the example, the system controller 1 0 4 receives a specific global information website via a phone / network interface 2 Internet ^ 1 In the stock ^ Φ ^ ^ ^ J, the system controller 1 04 takes the general stock quote information from the broadcast network. Yu-specific implementation Ding only = this artist will understand: user profile database 800 = domain stored in One found in the system controller 104 is stored. Second, in the embodiment, the user profile database_ can be accessed by two. One of the input ports is extended storage, and the other examples are 'users. The profile database contains information set by Qiao's computer than Wuhuan, and it does not use software (for example, Jin Ye, and the preferred profile record database 8 0 0 ± daily reminder application system). Use The set of set IfL, including two Λ, Japanese 'user Joe ’s preferred voice configuration, and the preferred = 2-wire radio and related music types are used to target the system. In addition, the user records The information is convenient for example, when the current user tailors the ad. For example, a The specific implementation of a wide variety of advertisements; when the device 104 can use the program information, can be downloaded-Guangzhe recording confirmation 2: convenient for use in the entertainment system for special entertainment system 100 This, if the system controller 104 decides- Children are using I, otherwise 'that—maybe it is possible to limit advertisements to breakfast items and play can be promotional cars and users are—adults, then the system controller can be like advertisements for housewares. In another specific embodiment, system

第15頁 4 185 8 8 五、發明說明（11) 統控制器1 0 4可開發一訂製之新聞節目，有效彙集來自以 上所識別之任何眾多節目來源中目前系統使用者其特別相 關或者特別感興趣之新聞時是。 顯然地，一廣泛範圍之可配置選項能夠監測，並儲存於 使用者側錄資料庫8 0 0中。除了圖8中所說明，儲存於使用 者側錄資料庫8 0 0之額外的使用者喜好包括像是銳利度， 對比，及亮度之視訊控制，像是環場聲音處理型態（包括 Dolby環場，Dolby數位，Dolby環場暫時邏輯，Dolby 3立 體聲，及THX )，各種環場聲音處理模式（包括頻道數目以 及模擬像是音樂廳，搖滾演唱會，電影院等聲音環境的型 態兩者），立體聲模式，單音模式，封閉之旁白開/關，以 及較喜歡之顯示安排（例如，視窗大小及位置）之聲訊控 制。額外之喜好資訊同時可儲存於使用者側錄資料庫8 0 0 中，包括前十大最喜歡之表演，最常收看/收聽之來源， 每一來源最常收看/收聽之頻道/電台，典型之收看/收聽 時段，最喜歡之類型，最喜歡之商業，最喜歡之男/女演 員。例如一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 〇 4憑藉經驗了解 何種商業變小聲，或者何種商業遭中斷（例如，經由改變 頻道）以決定使用者喜歡何種商業。另一具體實施例中， 系統控制器1 0 4藉由從使用者引出是否使用者喜歡該商 業，該商業類型等回授（例如，透過使用一螢幕提示）以決 定一特定使用者較喜歡何種商業。一具體實施例中，這些 聲訊及視訊組成其可配置之選項係儲存於使用者側錄資料 庫8 0 0中，並根據信號之媒體來源（例如，衛星廣播）加以Page 15 4 185 8 8 V. Description of the invention (11) The system controller 104 can develop a customized news program, effectively bringing together the current system users from any of the many program sources identified above which are particularly relevant or special When you are interested in news. Obviously, a wide range of configurable options can be monitored and stored in the user profile database 800. In addition to the illustrations in Figure 8, additional user preferences stored in the user profile database 800 include additional video controls such as sharpness, contrast, and brightness, such as ring-field sound processing (including Dolby ring). Field, Dolby digital, Dolby ring field temporary logic, Dolby 3 stereo, and THX), various ring field sound processing modes (including both the number of channels and the type of sound environment such as a concert hall, rock concert, and movie theater) , Stereo mode, Mono mode, Closed narration on / off, and audio controls for preferred display arrangements (such as window size and position). Additional preference information can also be stored in the user profile database 800, including the top ten favorite performances, the most frequently viewed / listen sources, the most frequently viewed / listen channels / radio from each source, typical Watch / listen time, favorite type, favorite business, favorite male / actress. For example, in a specific embodiment, the system controller 104 uses experience to understand which businesses have become quieter or which businesses have been interrupted (e.g., by changing channels) to determine which businesses the user likes. In another specific embodiment, the system controller 104 determines whether a user likes the business by deriving from the user whether the user likes the business, the type of business, etc. (for example, by using a screen prompt) to determine what a particular user prefers. Kind of business. In a specific embodiment, the configurable options of these audio and video signals are stored in the user profile database 800, and are added according to the media source of the signal (for example, satellite broadcasting).

第16頁 4^858^ 418586 五、發明說明¢12) 參考。藉由例子，使用者較喜歡之視訊及聲訊設定可基於 信號之來源而不同，像是一聲訊電台之11音樂廳”的環場聲 音處理模式喜好，第二聲訊電台之”搖滾中心π ，以及衛星 頻道之一的”電影’院”。 一本發明之具體實施例中，使用者側錄資料庫8 0 0同時 儲存各組成之預設配置選項。例如，用於電視/監視器1 〇 2 之特定音量等級，對比設定’亮度設定等係由系統控制器 1 0 4儲存’並用於不同之頻道設定喜好未儲存於使用者側 錄資料庫8 0 0的事件中。藉由另一例子，聲訊/視訊調諸器 及放大器1 1 0之特定音量專級與電台設定係由系統控制哭 1 0 4健存’並用於更多設定喜好未儲存於使用者側錄資料 庫800之事件中。 、^ 本 電視行 往後二 討論* 此種電 基於使 格僅顯 該等頻 順序基 側錄資 間記錄 格之需 發明之具體實施例中，系統控制器丨〇 4同時提供一 程分格，顯示一預設時段之目前頻道選擇（例^， 小時，一週，或者數週）。如以下參照圖9更詳細之 所顯不之目前節目行程，係由一節目資料庫供應。 視行粒分格之顯示為一可配置之選項，可依使用者 用者之喜好而變化。一具體實施例令，電視行裎分 二使用者側錄資料庫8〇〇所指示目前使用者收看之 =:此外，—具體實施例中，電視行程 杻库 之吾好而變化。此具體實施例中，使用者 二 維邊一使用者花費於收看各電視頻道之時 後，當系統控制器I 04接收一觀賞電視行裎分 ’’工由使用者之遂端控制）時，以收看最頻Page 16 4 ^ 858 ^ 418586 V. Description of Invention ¢ 12) Reference. By way of example, the user's preferred video and audio settings can be different based on the source of the signal, such as the preference of the ring field sound processing mode of 11 Music Hall of an audio station, the "rock center π" of the second audio station, "Movies" in one of the satellite channels. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the user profile database 800 simultaneously stores the preset configuration options of each component. For example, the specific volume level for TV / monitor 1 〇2, the contrast setting 'brightness settings, etc. are stored by the system controller 1 0 4' and used for different channel setting preferences are not stored in the user profile database 8 0 0 events. By way of another example, the specific volume level and radio settings of the audio / video tuner and amplifier 1 1 0 are controlled by the system. Cry 1 0 4 Save 'and used for more setting preferences. Not stored in user profile data. Library 800 event. , ^ This TV bank discusses the next two * In this specific embodiment of the invention, which requires the grid to display only the frequency sequence, the base side records the recording grid, and the specific embodiment of the invention, the system controller provides a one-way grid at the same time. To display the current channel selection for a preset time period (eg ^, hour, week, or weeks). The current program schedule, which is shown in more detail below with reference to Figure 9, is supplied from a program database. The display of rows and columns is a configurable option, which can be changed according to the user's preferences. In a specific embodiment, the television service is divided into two user profiles recorded in the database 800, which is currently viewed by the user =: In addition,-in a specific embodiment, the television schedule of the database is changed and changed. In this specific embodiment, after the user spends two-dimensional time while a user is watching each TV channel, when the system controller I 04 receives a TV viewing branch (the work is controlled by the user), Most watched

第17頁 4 185 8 8 五、發明說明（13) 繁至收看最不頻繁之順序顯示分格内的頻道。一替代之具 體實施例中，於顯示之時段期間，電視行程分格基於供應 之節目類型顯示分格中的頻道。例如，頻道2可能為使用 者喬最喜歡之頻道，但如果頻道8正播映一場足球賽，而 頻道2正播映一編織沿革的記錄片（於使用者喬之類型喜好 清單中排行不高），那麼系統控制器1 〇 4將先顯示頻道8再 頻道2。 根據本發明之另一具體實施例，該電視行程分格僅於一 特殊時段期間*基於使用者較喜歡之系統存取時間，顯示 當日供應之節目選項。此時段係由系統控制器1 0 4基於使 用者惻錄資料庫8 0 0而識別該使用者收看電視最頻繁之時 段。例如，使用者可能通常僅於6 : 0 0 p m至9 ·· 0 0 p m間收 看電視。因此，此具體實施例中，即使於I 0 : 0 0 p m顯示 該行程分格，本發明將僅顯示6 : 0 0 p m至9 : 0 0 p in之時段 期間所供應的節目選項。 一本發明之具體實施例中，可經由電視行程分格選擇各 種節目。此具體實施例中，使用者可藉由將一通過分格之 游標移動至分格中一包含所選定之節目標題的細胞格，當 游標至該細胞格之後，則"單響"滑鼠按鍵，以選擇分格一 特殊部分。然後系統控制器1 0 4可詢問使用者是否選定之 節目為收看或者錄製，並如使用者所要求顯示或者錄製該 節目° 轉至圖2之範例實行，平行於步驟2 0 6中配置系統1 0 0之 系統配置，步驟2 1 0卡系統控制器1 0 4繼續監測使用者與系Page 17 4 185 8 8 V. Description of the invention (13) The channels within the grid are displayed in order from the most frequent to the most frequently viewed. In an alternative specific embodiment, during the period of display, the TV schedule grid displays the channels in the grid based on the supplied program type. For example, channel 2 may be the user ’s favorite channel, but if channel 8 is showing a football game and channel 2 is showing a woven historical documentary (not high in the user Joe ’s type preference list), then System controller 104 will display channel 8 first and then channel 2. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the TV schedule grid is only displayed during a special time period * based on the user's preferred system access time, showing the program options available on that day. This time period is identified by the system controller 104 based on the user's recorded database 800, which is the time period when the user most frequently watches TV. For example, a user may usually watch TV only between 6: 0 0 p m and 9 · 0 0 p m. Therefore, in this specific embodiment, even if the itinerary division is displayed at I 0: 0 0 p m, the present invention will only display the program options provided during the period from 6: 0 0 p m to 9: 0 0 p in. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, various programs can be selected via a TV schedule grid. In this specific embodiment, the user can move a cursor through the grid to a cell in the grid containing the selected program title. After the cursor is positioned on the cell, the "single click" slides Press the mouse button to select a special part of the grid. Then the system controller 104 can ask the user whether the selected program is for watching or recording, and display or record the program as requested by the user. Go to the example shown in FIG. 2 and execute the system 1 in parallel to step 2 0 6 0 0 system configuration, step 2 1 0 card system controller 1 0 4 continue monitoring user and system

第18頁 ! 4185 8 8 五、發明說明（14) 統1 0 0之互動，以更新並精簡儲存於使用者側錄資料庫8⑽ 之使用者喜好資訊。尤其，系統控制器丨〇4監測並記載由 娛樂系統接收之各使用者輸入（例如，音量，色彩，補充 節目，記載於一特殊網頁之時間等），並更新於使用者侧 錄的適當記錄中找到之使用者喜好資料。 顯然地，為了彙集監測及記載之使用者輸入，系統控制 益1 0 4須注意使用者之輸入。一具體實施例中， (例如，頻道/電台改變，音量改變，、網^立址裝置節目 輸入等）經由系統控制器1〇4輸入系統1〇〇，接著將控制信 號轉寄至適當組成’以執行希望之功能。一替代之具鹽實 施例中’輸入可直接提供予系統1 0 0之不同組成，無需透 過乐統控制器1 0 4。此具體實施例中，系統控制器I 〇 4可接 收來自識別使用者輸入之不同組成的控制信號。替代上， 此具體實施例中，系統控制器1 04可像是經由無線輸入/輸 出（I / 0 )裝置1 3 2 ’而被動監測提供系統丨〇 〇各種組成之無 線信號，以識別使用者之輸入。 ’ 一旦糸統1 〇 〇根據使用者侧錄貢料庫8 〇 〇中所找到之使用 者喜好資訊配置’則系統控制器1 04掃瞄一節目資料庫中 找到之節目資Λ ’基於步驟2 0 8中之使用者側錄，識別可 能為該之特別感興趣之節目。系統控制器1 〇 4提供之确當 的卽目建議之方法將進一步描述於後。一具體實施例中， 節目資料庫為系統控制器1 〇 4之一部分，並藉由透過電話/ 網路通訊1 2 8或者透過像是散佈之磁碟機或者光碟唯讀記 憶體（C D I? Ο Μ )，一類比視訊信號之垂直留白區間（y b I)，Page 18! 4185 8 8 V. Description of the invention (14) Interaction with system 100 to update and streamline user preference information stored in user profile database 8⑽. In particular, the system controller monitors and records each user input (eg, volume, color, supplementary program, time recorded on a special web page, etc.) received by the entertainment system, and updates the appropriate records recorded by the user User preference data found in. Obviously, in order to collect user input for monitoring and recording, the system control must pay attention to user input. In a specific embodiment, (for example, channel / station change, volume change, network address device program input, etc.) is input to the system 100 via the system controller 104, and the control signal is forwarded to the appropriate composition. To perform the desired function. In an alternative salted embodiment, the 'input' can be provided directly to the different components of the system 100, without having to pass through the Letong controller 104. In this specific embodiment, the system controller 104 can receive control signals from different components that identify user input. Instead, in this specific embodiment, the system controller 104 may passively monitor and provide the system with wireless input / output (I / 0) devices 13 2 ′ to identify various constituent wireless signals to identify the user. Input. 'Once system 100 is configured according to user preference information found in the user-side recording tribute database 800', then the system controller 10 scans the program information found in a program database Λ 'based on step 2 The user profile in 08 identifies the program that may be of particular interest. System controller 104's method for providing accurate recommendations is described further below. In a specific embodiment, the program database is a part of the system controller 104, and is communicated via telephone / network communication 1 2 8 or through a read-only memory such as a distributed drive or optical disc (CDI? Ο M), a vertical blanking interval (yb I) of an analog video signal,

第19頁 418583 五、發明說明（15) 或者對應一數位視訊信號一額外資料流（例如，來自一衛 星系統）等其他媒體，存取一遠端伺服器（未顯示），而定 期更新。另一具體實施例中’節目資料庫設置於一遠端伺 服器（未顯示），且系統控制器1 〇 4於必要時存取該遠端祠 服器。圖9中說明一適合用於本發明之節目資料庫的例 子。圖9說明之具體實施例申，節目資料庫9 〇 〇提供對應於 各種媒體（有線，射頻（R F )廣播，衛星，聲訊節目等），各 媒體之可用頻道，節目時段，以及各時段中之節目類型等 節目資訊。然後此資訊每週七天（週一至週日）及每月三十 一天（1至31)適時供應。為便於解釋，節目資料庫9〇〇以三 維陣列說明’然而，節目資料庫9 0 0可使用任何廣泛種類 方便之資料結構實行。 顯然地，各種頻道之額外資訊（未顯示）可同時儲存於節 目資料庫9 0 0中。此額外之資訊包括：節目長度，節目描 述/綱要，男/女演員’導演，首映或者首播日期，節目類 型’頻道呼叫符號，分級，評論等。 現在轉至圖2，於步驟2 0 8中適當提供節目建議後，系統 控制器1 0 4繼續監測使用者與系統1 0 0之互動，直到系統控 制為1 0 4 <貞測得一新的使用者為止’即步驟2 2 0。說明之具 體實施例申，系統控制器1 〇 4繼續監測使用者與系統1 〇 〇之 互動並決定是否偵測得一新的使用者，直到系統1 〇 〇關閉 為止。 圖3說明由系統控制器1 〇 4接續之步驟’根據本發明一具 體實施例決定眾多系統使用者中何者目前正使用系統Page 19 418583 V. Description of the invention (15) Or other media corresponding to a digital video signal (for example, from a satellite system) and other media, access a remote server (not shown) and update it regularly. In another embodiment, the program database is set on a remote server (not shown), and the system controller 104 accesses the remote server when necessary. An example of a program library suitable for use in the present invention is illustrated in FIG. The specific embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9 applies that the program database 900 provides corresponding to various media (cable, radio frequency (RF) broadcast, satellite, audio program, etc.), available channels of each media, program period, and Program information such as program type. This information is then available on a timely basis seven days a week (Monday to Sunday) and thirty-one days a month (1 to 31). For ease of explanation, the program database 900 is illustrated in a three-dimensional array. However, the program database 900 can be implemented using any of a wide variety of convenient data structures. Obviously, additional information (not shown) of various channels can be stored in the program database 900 at the same time. This additional information includes: program length, program description / outline, male / actress 'director, premiere or premiere date, program type' channel call sign, rating, comment, etc. Turning now to FIG. 2, after the program suggestions are properly provided in step 208, the system controller 104 continues to monitor the interaction between the user and the system 100 until the system control is 104 and a new measurement is obtained. Up to users' i.e. step 2 2 0. The specific embodiment described states that the system controller 104 continues to monitor the user's interaction with the system 100 and decides whether a new user is detected until the system 100 is shut down. FIG. 3 illustrates the steps continued by the system controller 104. According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, it is determined which of a plurality of system users is currently using the system.

第20頁 418588 五、發明說明（16) 1 〇 〇。尤其，圖3根據本發明一具體實施例，更詳細說明圖 2之步驟204及22 0。如所說明’該方法以系統控制器1〇4監 測使用者與系統1 〇 〇之互動並檢查目前系統設定，即步驟 3 0 2。如以下更詳細之討論，此監測之使用者資訊儲存於 行為日誌中。步驟3 〇 4中，系統控制器丨〇 4將包含於行為日 誌及目前系統設定中之資訊與眾多娛樂系統使用者之至少 一子集合的使用者喜好資訊相比較。一具體實施例中，果 多使用者側錄於系統1 〇〇中為區域儲存，而且整個使用者 側錄用以決定何使用者正使用該娛樂系統。一替代之具體 實施例中，系統控制器1 04可將眾多娛樂系統使用者之第 一子集合之使用者喜好資訊的選擇子集合載入一記憶體， 如果未找到符合者，則從一後續之眾多娛樂系統使用者側 ，的子集合載入一使用者喜好資訊的子集合，直到找到一 符s者，止。已知系統使用者之可用資訊係包含於—使用 者側錄資料庫（例如’使用者側錄資料庫8〇〇),可保留於 ，統10 0中，或者可保留於遠端位置。一具體實施例中，、 糸、充控亲]器1 〇 4僅使用行為日|志中從系統 ^ ^ ^ flit 1 04 ^ ^ 儲存之貧訊°步驟30 6中，系統控制器1 04識別是否行為曰 言志之貢訊與任何已知系統使用者之資料相符。—具辦實^ 例;^系統控制器m計算-行為曰結與目前系統； 之 ，，以及各已知系統使用者之使用者矩陣。如果大於 〆仃為日誌中資訊與已知使用者之一的、 ^ ^ άΤ u J使用者側錄相符的 預认J此性，則系統控制器丨〇 4決定已 π判相付者，並於Page 20 418588 V. Description of the invention (16) 1 00. In particular, FIG. 3 illustrates steps 204 and 220 of FIG. 2 in more detail according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As explained, the method uses the system controller 104 to monitor user interaction with the system 100 and check the current system settings, step 302. As discussed in more detail below, this monitored user information is stored in the behavior log. In step 3 04, the system controller 4 compares the information contained in the behavior log and the current system settings with the user preference information of at least a subset of the many entertainment system users. In a specific embodiment, multiple user profiles are stored in the system 100 for area storage, and the entire user profile is used to determine which users are using the entertainment system. In an alternative specific embodiment, the system controller 104 may load a selected subset of the user preference information of the first subset of the plurality of entertainment system users into a memory, and if no match is found, then a subsequent On the user side of many entertainment systems, a subset of user information is loaded into a subset of the user's preferences until a match is found. The information available to users of known systems is contained in the user profile database (for example, 'user profile database 800'), which can be kept in the system, system 100, or at a remote location. In a specific embodiment, the device, the controller, the controller, the controller, and the controller are only used in the behavior day | log from the system ^ ^ ^ flit 1 04 ^ ^ In step 30, the system controller 104 recognizes Whether or not the behavior of the word is consistent with the information of any known system user. —A practical example; ^ system controller m calculation-behavior and current system; and, and the user matrix of users of each known system. If the information in the log is greater than one of the known users and the user ’s profile matches the pre-confirmation, then the system controller decides that the payer has been judged, and to

ί 4 18588 五、發明說明（17) 步驟3 0 8中’根據使用者側錄資料庫8 0 0之使用者喜好資訊 配置系統1 Ο Ο α 一具體實施例中，使用者矩陣考慮系統1 0 0中如儲存於 使用者側錄資料庠800中各使用者可配置選項之目前設 定’像是電視頻道，目前音量設定’目前聲訊電台，節目 類塑等。顯然地，為了識別像是節目類型之某些資訊，系 統控制器1 0 4可能需存取圖9之節目資料庫9 0 0以識別何種 節目’進而識別目前觀賞之電視頻道的節目類型。另一具 體實施例中，此補充資訊可於如I n t e r c a s t資訊或廣播本 身中，或者垂直留白區間（VBI)，抑或使用其他加強之電 視資料機制提供。ί 4 18588 V. Description of the invention (17) In step 3 0 8, the user preference information allocation system 1 according to the user profile database 8 0 0 is configured. 1 In a specific embodiment, the user matrix consideration system 1 0 If stored in the user's profile in 0, the current settings of each user's configurable options in 800: 'Like TV channels, current volume settings', current audio stations, programs, etc. Obviously, in order to identify certain information like the type of the program, the system controller 104 may need to access the program database 900 of FIG. 9 to identify what kind of program ' and then to identify the program type of the television channel currently being watched. In another specific embodiment, this supplementary information may be provided in, for example, the Int e r c a s t information or the broadcast itself, or in a vertical blanking interval (VBI), or using other enhanced television data mechanisms.

為產生該矩陣，本發明一具體實施例中，各可配置之選 項以不同之預設權重給定，並將加權數值一起相加。引周 例子’觀賞之電視頻道可能較頻道之音量給定更高權重。 此加權數值之和與一預設值相比較，如果該和超過預設 值’那麼乐統控制器1 〇 4考慮為找到相符者。一具體實施 例中，預設權重為動態的，允許—特殊選項之權重改變， 正如選項保持不改變的時候一樣^例如，如果頻道保持數 分鈿不改變’觀賞申之電視頻道的權重將為更高，表示使 用者貫際觀寊該頻道，相對地，如果頻道每隔數秒便改 變，表示使用者係簡單"輕按”通過頻道。也就是說，賦予 不同之可配置選項權重係依時間經驗決定，允許系統控制 為1 0 4改善其功能之精確度’以快速地識別何使用者目前 正使用系統ί ο 〇。 DTo generate the matrix, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, each configurable option is given with a different preset weight, and the weighted values are added together. Introducing the example ‘viewing a TV channel may be given a higher weight than the channel ’s volume. The sum of this weighted value is compared with a preset value. If the sum exceeds the preset value, then Letong controller 104 considers to find a match. In a specific embodiment, the preset weight is dynamic, and the weight of the special option is allowed to change, just as when the option remains unchanged. For example, if the channel is kept for several minutes, the weight of the TV channel will not be changed. Higher, it means that the user observes the channel from time to time. On the other hand, if the channel changes every few seconds, it means that the user is simple. "Tap" through the channel. Time experience determines that the system control is allowed to improve the accuracy of its functions to quickly identify which users are currently using the system. Ο ο 〇

苐22頁 4 185 8 8 五、發明說明（18) 一本發明之具體實施例中提示使用者，便於步驟3 0 6中 由系統控制器1 〇 4驗證其相符。例如，系統控制器1 可於 電視/監視器1 02上提供一視窗，其中顯示一些可能之系統 使用者的照片，其中最先顯示之照片係系統控制器1 〇 4識 別為最相似之系統使用者，當顯示其照片時，則要求使用 者正面回應（例如，經由遠端控制或者語音命令）；或者替 代上，系統控制器1 04可以問題形式提供一聲訊提示，例 如，"喬，是你嗎？，，。如果驗證為正確符合，那麼系統控 制器1 0 4進行步驟3 0 8中之配置系統。否則，系統控制器 1 0 4回至步驟3 0 2，繼續監測使用者與系統1 〇 〇之互動β 本發明一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 〇 4允許使用者最 初以特定之使用者喜好"訓練"系統。此訓練允許使用者初 始時選擇某些或者全部使用者喜好。一具體實施例令，此 訓練係透過直接輸入像是較喜歡之頻道，音量設定’節目 類型等特定選項。一替代之具體實施例中，系統之訓練係 直接經由一螢幕上之問卷進行，其中要求使用者從一節目 類型（科幻小說，運動，記錄片等）清單選擇該使用者所喜 歡觀賞者。然後系統控制器1 04將問卷之回應翻譯成系統 100中可用之不同的配置選項。 本發明一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 0 4使用一節目之 預設設定，直到於步驟3 04中符合之使用者找到為止。另 一替代之具體實施例中，系統控制器1 0 4使用儲存於使用 者侧錄資料庫80 0之”保守”（例如，低的音量設定，僅顯示 非封鎖之電視頻道等）的使用者喜好選項，直到找到一符苐 Page 22 4 185 8 8 V. Description of the invention (18) In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the user is prompted so that the system controller 1 04 can verify the consistency in step 3 06. For example, the system controller 1 may provide a window on the TV / monitor 10 02, which displays some photos of possible system users. The first displayed photo is used by the system controller 1 04 as the most similar system. Or, when displaying their photos, the user is required to respond positively (for example, via remote control or voice command); or instead, the system controller 104 can provide an audible prompt in the form of a question, for example, " Joe, is You? ,,. If the verification is correct, the system controller 104 performs the system configuration in step 308. Otherwise, the system controller 104 returns to step 302, and continues to monitor the interaction between the user and the system 100. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the system controller 104 allows the user to initially use a specific user Preferences " training " system. This training allows the user to initially select some or all user preferences. In a specific embodiment, the training is performed by directly inputting specific options such as a favorite channel, a volume setting, and a program type. In an alternative embodiment, the training of the system is performed directly through a questionnaire on the screen, in which the user is required to select from a list of program types (science fiction, sports, documentary, etc.) the viewers that the user likes. The system controller 104 then translates the response of the questionnaire into different configuration options available in the system 100. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the system controller 104 uses a preset setting of a program until a matching user is found in step 304. In another alternative embodiment, the system controller 104 uses the "conservative" (eg, low volume settings, only non-blocked TV channels, etc.) users stored in the user profile database 800. Preferences until a match is found

'4185 88 五'發明說明（19) -~~~ 使 之使用者為 合之使用者為止。例如，如果一使用者選擇 鎖數個頻道’而其他使用者則$，那麼系”：以封 用該等家長控制作為預設喜好，直到找到符合 止。 本發明之替代的具體實施例中，不同之機 用’以識別系統100中除了上述以外之目前使用者:如 -具體貫施例中，系統100之使用者向系統10 二如一 話(例如，用以活化系統10。）。系統控制器10 入之聲訊與來自眾多可能使用者預先儲存之聲訊樣本Π 較，亚識別預先儲存之樣本何者最接近該輸入，用以 使用者之聲訊。一適當之聲訊招牌軟體的例子為 SpeakerKey，一般由印地安那州，F〇rt Wayne之πτ實業 供應。另一適當之聲訊招牌開發軟體為Speech print ID，一般由德州，達拉斯語音印表系統供應。另一替代之 具體實施例中’系統100之使用者的視訊影像係使用一或 多個系統1 0 0之視汛相機掃瞄。系統控制器1 〇 4將使用者之 掃瞄影像與眾多可能使用者之預先儲存的視覺掃瞄相比 較，並識別預先掃猫之影像中何者最接近目前使用者之掃 瞄影像，以識別該使用者。一適當之視訊招牌軟體的例子 為True Face Cyber Watch ， 一般由麻州，Wellesley 之 M i r o s I n c.供應。 決定眾多娱樂系統使用者十何使用者目前正使用系統 1 0 0後’一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 〇 4呈現予使用者< 些與該特殊使用者之使用者側錄最相近之節目建議，即圖'4185 88 Five' Invention Description (19)-~~~ So that the user is a suitable user. For example, if a user chooses to lock several channels, and other users do $, then it is ": use these parental controls as a preset preference until a match is found. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, Different machines are used to identify the current users of the system 100 in addition to the above: eg-In a specific embodiment, the users of the system 100 speak to the system 10 (for example, to activate the system 10.). System control Compared with the audio samples pre-stored from many possible users, the audio input from the device 10 can identify which of the pre-stored samples is closest to the input for the user's audio. An example of a suitable audio signboard software is SpeakerKey, which Supplied by πτ Industries, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Another suitable voice sign development software is Speech print ID, which is generally supplied by the Dallas Voice Printing System in Texas. Another alternative embodiment is 'System 100' The user ’s video image is scanned using one or more system 100 ’s video cameras. The system controller 104 scans the user ’s scanned image with many Can compare the user's pre-stored visual scan and identify which of the pre-scanned cat images is closest to the current user's scan image to identify the user. An example of a suitable video signage software is True Face Cyber Watch is generally supplied by Miros I n c. Of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Determines the number of users of many entertainment system users who are currently using the system after 100 'In a specific embodiment, the system controller 104 is presented for use Or < some program suggestions that are most similar to the user profile of the special user

第24頁 '4185 8 6 五、發明說明（20)Page 24 '4185 8 6 V. Description of the invention (20)

2之步驟2 0 8。圖4女、 一具體實施例，°足明由系統控制器1 0 4所接續根據未發明 方法步驟。系 用以識別使用者可能特別有興趣之節目的 符合ί用者側制器104首先存取一節目資料庫，搜尋 士故αη Λ ]、备好之關鍵字，即步驟4 0 0。亦即，根據 不*韻"明之要義，^ _ 糸統控制器1 04存取一像是節目資料庫900 之節目資料庫，* _ 乂 亚且從可用的節目貧訊中搜尋例如符合包 ，於目别使用者之使用者側錄中類型資訊之關鍵字。圖4 说明之具體實施例中，存取節目資料庫9 〇 〇後，系統控制 杰1 0 4從可用之節目資訊中決定與使用者側錄資料庫8 〇 〇中 找到之節目類型相符的使用者喜好之所有節目^例如’如 果使用者喬從使用者側錄中顯示其為密西根大學足球隊之 球迷，那麼系統控制器1 〇 4從節目資料庫9 0 0中搜尋密西根 大學足球賽。如果沒有找到，系統控制器1 04通常可能採 取預設之運動事件。 於步驟4 0 0中發展一節目建議之清單後，系統控制器1 0 4 於一互動之跳出視窗中，以節目建議之清單提示系統使用 者，即步驟4 〇 2。使用者可透過例如無線輸入/輸出（I / 〇 ) 裝置132 ’選擇建議的節目選項之一 ’或者選用前面之建 議，並繼續收看目前頻道之節目，即4 0 4。如果步驟4 0 4 中，使用者於互動之跳出視窗中，選擇建議之一，那麼系 統控制器1 〇 4配置系統1 〇 〇，以允許使用者根據使用者侧錄 觀賞選擇之節目，即步驟4 0 6。 一本發明之具體實施例中，使用者側錄資料庫8 〇 〇同時 包括用於使用者所定義之需求的儲存。系統控制器1 04允2 的 步骤 2 0 8． FIG. 4 is a specific embodiment of the invention, which is shown by the system controller 104 in succession according to the method steps of the uninvented method. The user-side controller 104, which is used to identify programs that may be of particular interest to the user, first accesses a program database and searches for the keywords ααη Λ] and prepared keywords, that is, step 400. That is, according to the meaning of "not the rhyme", ^ 糸 system controller 104 accesses a program database like program database 900, and searches for available packages such as matching packages , Keywords of type information in the user profile of the targeted user. In the specific embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, after accessing the program database 900, the system controller 104 determines from the available program information the use corresponding to the program type found in the user-side recording database 800. All programs that the user likes ^ For example, if the user Joe shows from the user profile that he is a fan of the University of Michigan football team, the system controller 104 searches the University of Michigan football match from the program database 9 0 0 . If not found, the system controller 104 may usually take a preset motion event. After developing a list of program suggestions in step 400, the system controller 104 prompts the system user with the list of program suggestions in an interactive pop-up window, that is, step 4.0. The user can, for example, use a wireless input / output (I / 〇) device 132 'to select one of the suggested program options' or select the previous recommendation and continue to watch the current channel program, that is, 404. If in step 4 0, the user selects one of the suggestions in the interactive pop-up window, then the system controller 104 configures the system 100 to allow the user to watch the selected program according to the user's profile, that is, step 4 0 6. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the user profile database 800 also includes storage for user-defined requirements. System controller 104

第25頁 '418588 五、發明說明（21) 許個別使用者輸入特殊建議之需求。這些需求可為表演/ 電影之特定標題或者關鍵字，該需求可包括取代字元（例 如，任何標題中顯示”星''者），而同樣亦可為反面（例如， 標題中未顯示"星”者）。給定一特殊之搜尋需求，那麼系 統控制器1 04每次接收更新之節目資訊（如上所討論經由一 連線服務，磁碟等）後，則搜尋該節目資訊，並以步騾4 0 2 中所找到之節目資訊提示使用者。然後使用者得以選擇觀 賞以及/或者錄製該節目。 然而如果使用者選用前面步驟4 0 4中建議之節目，那麼 系統控制器1 0 4可以步驟4 0 8中建議之節目所錄製為選項提 示使用者。如果使用者選用錄製節目建議之一，那麼系統 控制器1 0 4配置系統1 0 0將該項節目選擇記錄於任一可用之 記錄媒體。例如一具體實施例中*系統控制器1 0 4可以必 要之必備資訊（日期，頻道，開始時間，結束時間等）配置 視訊錄影機/迴帶重播裝置1 0 6，以便於視訊磁帶上記錄該 節目^'另一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 0 4可將該節目選 擇記錄於一系統控制器1 0 4本身（例如見以下圖6 )之一部分 的大量儲存裝置上。然而如果使用者選用前面所記錄任何 步驟4 1 0 _所作之節目建議，那麼根據圖2，系統控制器 1 0 4簡單地繼續監測並且更新使用者喜好。雖然出現於一 視訊廣播之内文中，而熟知此項技藝人士將明白前文等於 可應用至之前所述之眾多節目的各個輸入。 本發明一具體實施例中，每次偵測得一新的使用者時， 則系統控制器1 0 4重覆圖4之步驟，藉此將目前節目建議提Page 25 '418588 V. Description of Invention (21) Allows individual users to enter special suggestions. These requirements can be specific titles or keywords for the show / movie. The requirements can include substitution characters (for example, "star" in any title), but also the opposite (for example, " is not shown in the title) Star "). Given a special search requirement, then each time the system controller 104 receives the updated program information (as discussed above via a connection service, diskette, etc.), it searches for the program information and steps 4 0 2 The program information found in the prompts the user. The user can then choose to watch and / or record the program. However, if the user selects the program suggested in the previous step 404, the system controller 104 can prompt the user with the option recorded in the program suggested in step 408. If the user selects one of the recording program suggestions, the system controller 104 configures the system 100 to record the program selection on any available recording medium. For example, in a specific embodiment * the system controller 1 0 4 may configure necessary video information (date, channel, start time, end time, etc.) to configure the video recorder / replay device 1 0 6 to facilitate recording the video tape. Program ^ 'In another specific embodiment, the system controller 104 may record the program selection on a large number of storage devices as part of a system controller 104 (see, for example, FIG. 6 below). However, if the user chooses any of the program suggestions made in step 4 1 0 _ previously recorded, then according to FIG. 2, the system controller 1 0 4 simply continues to monitor and update the user preferences. Although it appears in the body of a video broadcast, those skilled in the art will understand that the foregoing is equivalent to the various inputs that can be applied to the many programs described previously. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, each time a new user is detected, the system controller 104 repeats the steps of FIG. 4 to thereby improve the current program suggestion.

苐26頁 418588 五、發明說明（22) 供予新的使用者，如以上參照圖2所討論。此外，本發明 一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 0 4同時定期重覆圖4之步 驟。此允許將新的建議提供予使用者。另一替代之具體實 施例中，系統控制器1 0 4可以公佈提醒器提示之選項，事 先（例如，數天或者數週）順利將節目建議提供予使用者， 錄製該節目，或者往前推至該節目之進一步提示。另一具 體實施例中，並非等候一來自使用者之提示，而是系統控 制器1 0 4可自動提供一以目前使用者之使用者側錄所裁製 之訂製的節目指南。 決定眾多嫉樂系統使用者中何者目前正使用系統1 0 0 後，一具體實施例中，系統控制器1 0 4決定是否之前的節 目錄製習慣很快推翻。圖5說明由系統控制器1 0 4接續以決 定是否之前錄製習慣將推翻之方法步驟。 實現圖5步驟之過程中，系統控制器1 0 4仰賴存在之使用 者節目錄製習慣的記錄。一說明之具體實施例中，此記錄 於一像是以下將更詳細討論之圖7的行為日誌7 2 4之行為曰 誌中維護。每次使用者從一於未來時間中，一錄製裝置錄 自一節目來源之節目來源或者節目進行錄製時，則系統控 制器1 0 4以節目來源，節目來源所調諧之頻道，時間，以 及錄製之時段，更新該行為日誌。系統控制器1 04同時仰 賴一目前節目之錄製清單。說明之具體實施例中，系統控 制器1 0 4從行為日誌中，藉由搜尋日誌中指示錄製時間較 目前時間為晚之錄製登錄，產生目前節目之錄製清單。替 代上，節目錄製清單可分開從行為日誌維護，或者可藉由苐 Page 26 418588 V. Description of the invention (22) For new users, as discussed above with reference to FIG. 2. In addition, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the system controller 104 repeats the steps of FIG. 4 periodically at the same time. This allows new suggestions to be made available to users. In another alternative embodiment, the system controller 104 may announce the reminder option, and provide the user with a program suggestion (for example, several days or weeks) in advance, record the program, or push forward To the program for further tips. In another specific embodiment, instead of waiting for a prompt from the user, the system controller 104 can automatically provide a customized program guide tailored to the current user's user profile. After deciding which of the many users of the jealousy system is currently using the system 100, in a specific embodiment, the system controller 104 determines whether the previous mode of control of the system is quickly overturned. Figure 5 illustrates the method steps that are followed by the system controller 104 to determine whether the previous recording habits will be overturned. In the process of implementing the steps of FIG. 5, the system controller 104 relies on the recording of the existing user's program recording habits. In a specific embodiment illustrated, this record is maintained centrally, as in the behavior log 7 2 4 of FIG. 7 which will be discussed in more detail below. Each time a user records a program source or program from a program source in a future time, the system controller 104 uses the program source, the channel, time, and time tuned by the program source to record. During this period, the behavior log is updated. The system controller 104 also relies on a recording list of current programs. In the illustrated specific embodiment, the system controller 104 generates a recording list of the current program from the behavior log by searching the log to indicate that the recording time is later than the current time. Alternatively, the program recording list can be maintained separately from the behavior log, or it can be maintained by

第27頁 418588 五、發明說明（23) 錄製裝置本身提供予系統控制器1 0 4。 首先系統控制器1 0 4搜尋行為曰誌，以識別來源頻道錄 製之時段，即步驟5 0 5。說明之具體實施例中，系統控制 器1 0 4識別每一時段及對應之來源，以及使用者於之前時 段内錄製一節目之頻道。一具體實施例中，此之前時段係 目前時間往前三個月。然而，替代之具體實施例可使用更 長或者更短之前置時段。 然後系統控制器1 0 4識別對應之各來源頻道的錄製行為 型態，即步驟5 1 0。系統控制器1 0 4可安排以識別任何一廣 泛種類之型態，像是至少某些天數（例如，兩天）前每天錄 製一特殊頻道的相同時段（例如，1 : 3 0 p m至2 : 0 0 p m， 或者6 : 00 am至7 :00 am)。或者替代上，每隔至少X至y 天（例如，三至五天）前之相同時段。或者替代上每週之相 同時段（例如，每週日7 : 0 0 p in至8 : 0 0 p m)。顯然地，一 廣泛種類之額外型態同樣可於本發明之精神及範圍内識 別。 一旦型態識別後，系統控制器1 0 4將識別之型態與目前 節目之錄製清單相比較，即步驟5 1 5，並且檢查是否有識 別之型態將推翻，即步驟5 2 0。如果指示根據一型態之下 一邏輯錄製時間的錄製清單中沒有登錄將進行錄製，那麼 該型態即將推翻。因此，如果該型態指示一特殊頻道通常 每天5 : 00 pm至5 : 30 pm錄製，但是錄製清單中沒有該頻 道將於明天5 : 0 0 p m至5 : 3 0 p m錄製之指示，那麼該型態 潛在上將推翻。系統控制器1 0 4未來將進行一段預設時Page 27 418588 V. Description of the invention (23) The recording device itself is provided to the system controller 104. First, the system controller 10 searches for behavior records to identify the time period of the source channel recording, that is, step 505. In the illustrated specific embodiment, the system controller 104 identifies each time period and the corresponding source, and the channel where the user recorded a program in the previous time period. In a specific embodiment, the previous period is three months from the current time. However, alternative embodiments may use longer or shorter preamble periods. Then the system controller 104 recognizes the recording behavior type of each corresponding source channel, that is, step 510. The system controller 104 can be arranged to identify any of a wide variety of patterns, such as recording the same period of a special channel every day at least some days (for example, two days) (for example, 1: 30 pm to 2: 0 0 pm, or 6: 00 am to 7:00 am). Or, alternatively, every same period before at least X to y days (eg, three to five days). Or replace the same period of the previous week (for example, every Sunday 7: 0 0 p in to 8: 0 0 p m). Obviously, a wide variety of additional forms can also be identified within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Once the pattern is identified, the system controller 104 compares the identified pattern with the recording list of the current program, step 5 1 5 and checks if the identified pattern will be reversed, step 5 2 0. If there is no recording in the recording list according to the next logical recording time of a pattern, recording will be performed, then the pattern is about to be overthrown. Therefore, if the type indicates that a special channel is usually recorded every day from 5: 00 pm to 5: 30 pm, but there is no indication in the recording list that the channel will be recorded tomorrow from 5: 0 0 pm to 5: 30 pm, then the The pattern could potentially be overthrown. The system controller 1 0 4 will be preset in the future.

第28頁 418588 五、發明說明（24) 段，以決定是否該型態將推翻。此時段可為一天，—週， 一月等。一具體實施例中，該時段未來係取決於型態本 身。例如’系統控制器1 〇4對於指示每天錄製之型態未來 可進行兩天’而對於指示每週錄製之型態未來可進行一 週0 如果沒有型態潛在上將推翻，那麼此時系統控制器1 04 則不採取進一步行動。然而，如果有一潛在將推翻之型 態，那麼糸統控制器1 〇 4將提示使用者是否使用者希望 該頻道於型態指示之時間錄製，或者替代上，自動排談 裝置予以錄製，即步驟5 2 5。系統控制器丨〇 4同時可存取一 像是圖7之資料庫7 1 4的節目資料庫，以識別何節目將與際 於該型態指示之時間廣播’因而以一該節目之名稱而非僅 一頻這數字提供使用者。一具體實施例中，如果使用者回 應一提示，指示其不希望錄製該節目，那麼系統控制哭 104則安排一像是視訊錄影機/迴帶重播裝置丨〇6之錄製°裝 置。 、衣t 本發明一具體實施例中，每次偵測得一使用者時，則系 統控制器1 0 4重覆圖5之步驟，藉此檢查推翻各新的使用者 之節目錄製習慣。此外，本發明一具體實施例中’系統控 制器1 0 4同時可於正規或者非正規區間定期重覆之+ 騾。 y 現在轉至圖6，出現一區塊圖說明一合併本發明要義之 系統控制器的例子。一具體實施例中，系統控制器6(^可 作為圖1之系統控制器丨〇 4。說明之具體實施例中:系統控Page 28 418588 5. Paragraph (24) of the invention description to determine whether the type will be overturned. This period can be a day, a week, a month, etc. In a specific embodiment, the future of this period depends on the type itself. For example, 'system controller 1 04 can perform two days in the future for the type that indicates daily recording' and one week in the future for the type that indicates weekly recording. 0 If there is no potential to overthrow the type, then the system controller 1 04 No further action is taken. However, if there is a type that is likely to be overthrown, then the system controller 104 will prompt the user if the user wants the channel to be recorded at the time indicated by the type, or instead, the automatic rehearsal device will be recorded, that is, steps 5 2 5. The system controller 丨 04 can also access a program database like the database 7 1 4 of FIG. 7 to identify which program will be broadcast at the time indicated by the type. Therefore, the name of the program is This number is not only available to users. In a specific embodiment, if the user responds to a prompt indicating that they do not want to record the program, the system control cry 104 arranges a recording device like a video recorder / rewinding playback device. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, each time a user is detected, the system controller 104 repeats the steps of FIG. 5 to check and overturn the recording recording habits of each new user. In addition, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the 'system controller 104 can repeat + 骡 periodically in a regular or irregular interval. y Turning now to FIG. 6, a block diagram appears illustrating an example of a system controller incorporating the gist of the present invention. In a specific embodiment, the system controller 6 (^ can be used as the system controller in FIG. 1). In the specific embodiment described: system control

4185 8 R 五、發明說明（25) 制器6 0 0包括處理器6 0 2及如所示彼此連接之高速缓衝記憶 體6 04。此外，如所示，系統控制器600包括高效能輸入/ 輸出（I/O)匯流排606及標準輪入/輸出（！/〇)匯流排608。 主機橋接器610將處理器602連接至高效能輸入/輸出（〗/〇) 匯流排6 0 6，反之’輸入/輸出（I / 〇)匯流排橋接器6丨2將高 效能輸入/輸出（I/O)匯流排606連接·至標準輸入/輸出 (I / 0)匯流排6 0 8。連接至高效能輸入/輸出（I / 〇 )匯流排 6 0 6者為網路/通訊介面6 2 4，系統記憶體61 4，聲訊/視訊 介面廣播630及視訊記憶體616。接著，顯示器裝置618連 接至視訊記憶體61 6。一具體實施例中，顯示器裝置61 8係 圖1之電視102。連接至標準輸入/輸出（I/O)匯流排608者 為大量儲存裝置620鍵盤與指標裝置622，以及輸入/輸出 (I/O)埠6 2 6。如所說明，無線通訊介面6 2 8連接至輸入/輸 出（I /0 )埠6 2 6。一具體實施例中，無線通訊介面6 2 8為一 用以接收來自及傳送至系統1 〇 〇其組成之紅外線（I R )信號 的紅外線（I R )收發器。一具體實施例中，無線通訊介面 6 2 8為一用以接收來自及傳送至系統丨〇 〇其組成之無線電射 頻（RF)信號的無線電射頻（rf )收發器。 一系統控制器6 0 0之具體實施例中，鍵盤及指標裝置以 —串列通訊介面纜線連接至標準輸入/輸出（I / 0 )匯流排 6 0 8 ’而替代之具體實施例中，其可能以一紅外線（I r )介 面或者一無線電射頻（R F )介面通訊連接。 繼續參照圖6，元件6 0 2 — 6 3 0執行其技藝中著名之傳統 功能。尤其，網路/通訊介面6 2 4用以提供系統控制器6 0 04185 8 R V. Description of the invention (25) Controller 600 includes processor 602 and cache memory 604 connected to each other as shown. In addition, as shown, the system controller 600 includes a high-performance input / output (I / O) bus 606 and a standard wheel-in / output (! / 〇) bus 608. The host bridge 610 connects the processor 602 to a high-performance input / output (〖/ 〇) bus 6 0 6, otherwise the 'input / output (I / 〇) bus bridge 6 丨 2 will have a high-performance input / output (I / O) bus 606 is connected to the standard input / output (I / 0) bus 608. Connected to high-performance input / output (I / 〇) bus 6 0 6 is network / communication interface 6 2 4, system memory 61 4, audio / video interface broadcast 630 and video memory 616. Then, the display device 618 is connected to the video memory 616. In a specific embodiment, the display device 618 is the television 102 of FIG. 1. Connected to the standard input / output (I / O) bus 608 are a mass storage device 620 keyboard and pointing device 622, and an input / output (I / O) port 6 2 6. As explained, the wireless communication interface 6 2 8 is connected to the input / output (I / 0) port 6 2 6. In a specific embodiment, the wireless communication interface 6 2 8 is an infrared (IR) transceiver for receiving infrared (IR) signals from and transmitting to the system 1000. In a specific embodiment, the wireless communication interface 6 2 8 is a radio frequency (rf) transceiver for receiving radio frequency (RF) signals from and transmitting to the system. In a specific embodiment of a system controller 6 0 0, the keyboard and the pointing device are connected to a standard input / output (I / 0) bus 6 8 'by a serial communication interface cable, and in the specific embodiment replaced, It may be connected via an infrared (Ir) interface or a radio frequency (RF) interface. Continuing to refer to FIG. 6, the components 60 2-6 3 0 perform well-known traditional functions in their art. In particular, the network / communication interface 6 2 4 is used to provide a system controller 6 0 0

五、發明說明（26) 與像是乙太（Ethernet)，記號環（t〇ken ring) ’網際網路 等任一廣泛範圍的傳統網路間之通訊°類似地’聲訊/视 訊介面板6 3 0係用以從像是射頻（RF )廣播，衛星廣播，有 線廣播等任一廣泛範圍之傳統廣播媒體接收廣播通訊。大 量儲存裝置6 2 0係用以提供實行上述功能之資料與節目指 令的永久儲存，反之，系统記憶體6 1 4係用以提供由處理 器60 2執行時資料與節目指令的臨時儲存。輸入/輪出 (ί / 〇)埠6 2 6係一或多個串列以及/或者平行通訊埠，用以 提供可連接至硬體系統6 〇 〇之額外週邊裝置間之通訊。統 合後，連接系統控制器6 0 0之元件係希望代表一廣泛類別 之硬體系統，包括但不限於基於由加州’ S a n t a C 1 a r a的 英特爾（Intel)公司共同供應之奔騰（Pentium)處理器，奔 騰臨時版（Pentium Pro)處理器，或者奔騰第二代 (P e n t i u m II )處理器之一般用途電腦系統。 顯然地，系統控制器6 0 0之各種組成可重新安排。例 如，高速緩衝記憶體6 0 4可於處理器6 0 2之晶片上。替代 上，高速緩衝記憶體6 0 4及處理器6 0 2可壓縮一起成為11處 理器模組”，其中處理器6 02稱為"處理器核心π。再者，大 量儲存裝置620，鍵盤與指標裝置6 2 2，以及/或者顯示器 裝置6 1 8及視訊記憶體6 1 6可能不包含於系統控制器6 0 0 中。此外，所示之週邊裝置連接至標準輸入/輸出（I/O)匯 流排6 0 8，另一具體實施例中，可連接至效能輸入/輸出 (I /0)匯流排6 0 6 ;此外，某些實行中僅一單一匯流排可存 在於連接至該單一匯流排之系統控制器6 0 0的組成中。再V. Description of the invention (26) Similar to the communication between any of a wide range of traditional networks such as Ethernet, token ring 'Internet etc.' Audio / video interface panel 630 is used to receive broadcast communications from any of a wide range of traditional broadcast media such as radio frequency (RF) broadcasting, satellite broadcasting, and cable broadcasting. The mass storage device 6 2 0 is used to provide permanent storage of data and program instructions that implement the above functions. On the other hand, the system memory 6 1 4 is used to provide temporary storage of data and program instructions when executed by the processor 60 2. Input / roll-out (ί / 〇) port 6 2 6 is one or more serial and / or parallel communication ports to provide communication between additional peripheral devices that can be connected to the hardware system 600. After integration, the components connected to the system controller 600 are intended to represent a broad category of hardware systems including, but not limited to, Pentium processing based on a common supply by Intel Corporation of California's Santa C 1 ara A general-purpose computer system with a Pentium Pro processor, or a Pentium II processor. Obviously, the various components of the system controller 600 can be rearranged. For example, cache memory 604 can be on the chip of processor 602. Instead, the cache memory 604 and the processor 602 can be compressed together to become an 11-processor module. Among them, the processor 602 is called " processor core π. Moreover, the mass storage device 620, the keyboard And indicator device 6 2 2 and / or display device 6 1 8 and video memory 6 1 6 may not be included in the system controller 6 0 0. In addition, the peripheral devices shown are connected to standard input / output (I / O) Bus 608. In another embodiment, it can be connected to the performance input / output (I / 0) bus 606; In addition, in some implementations, only a single bus may exist in the connection to the bus. The composition of a single bus system controller 600.

、4185 88 五、發明說明（27) ' --- 者’系統控制器6 〇 〇可包括像是額外之處理器，儲存裝 置’或者6己憶體等額外組成。 一具體實施例中，以上所討論之本發明的創新特性可實 行成為2圖6之系統控制器6 〇 〇執行的一系列軟體常式。這 些軟體4式執行眾多由像是系統控制器6 〇 〇中之處理器6 Μ 的，理=所執行之系列指令。開始時，系列指令儲存於一 像是大量，存裝置62〇之儲存裝置。顯然地，系列指令可 儲存於像是一磁碟，光碟唯讀記憶體（CD ROM),磁帶，數 位視讯光碟（DVD )，鐳射光碟，唯讀記憶體（β〇Μ )，快 憶體等任何傳統儲存裝置。同樣明顯地，系列指令無需區 ，儲存’而可經由網路通訊介面624，從一像是網路'飼而/ Ϊ端儲存裝置接收。指令從像是大量儲存裝置620之 拙二、置複製至系統記憶體2 I 4，然後由處理器6 〇 2存取及 行。一具體實施例中，這些軟體常式以c + +程式語古 ^然而，顯然地，這些常式可以任—廣泛種類之程°式在 …丁。-替代之具體實施例中’本發明可於分散二 執行。例如，-專用積體電路(ASK)可以本； 明之上述功能程式規劃。 个’又 :7為;區塊圖，說明根據本發明一具體實施 凡件。特殊軟體架構700中顯示句人 ^ ? W，具有相關之使用者側錄資；；制應用系統 7“的系統控制媒介7〇4，以及Λ右6…訊資料庫 、㈣8。“，系統控制器應用系、動器之作業系 7 〇 4以介面連接，並且提供圖1系' 一丁、統控制媒介 统控制器104之使用者介4,185 88 V. Description of the invention (27) '-' The system controller 600 may include additional components such as an additional processor, a storage device, or a memory. In a specific embodiment, the innovative features of the present invention discussed above can be implemented as a series of software routines executed by the system controller 600 of FIG. 6. These software types 4 execute a number of instructions, such as the processor 6M in the system controller 600, which is a series of instructions executed. At the beginning, the series of instructions are stored in a storage device like a large number of storage devices 62. Obviously, a series of instructions can be stored in a disk, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, digital video disc (DVD), laser disc, read-only memory (βOM), flash memory Wait for any traditional storage device. It is also apparent that the series of instructions does not need to be stored, but can be received from a network-like / storage storage device via the network communication interface 624. The instructions are copied from the second and the like, such as the mass storage device 620, to the system memory 2 I 4 and then accessed and executed by the processor 602. In a specific embodiment, these software routines are in the C ++ programming language. However, obviously, these routines can be used in a wide variety of ways. -In an alternative embodiment, the present invention may be implemented in dispersion two. For example,-the special integrated circuit (ASK) can be programmed according to the above-mentioned function program. Each 'and 7 are block diagrams illustrating a specific implementation according to the present invention. The special software architecture 700 displays the sentence person ^? W, with related user-side recording funds; system application medium 7 "system control medium 7 04, and Λ right 6 ... news database, ㈣ 8.", system control Device application system, actuator operation system 704 is connected by an interface, and provides the user interface of the system controller 104 of FIG.

五、發明說明（28) 面。 系統控制媒介7 0 4包括使用者偵侧模組7 〇 6，建議模組 708，使用法監視器71〇，訂製模組712，以及節目錄製模 組613。如所說明，系統控制媒介7〇4連接至使用者側錄資 料庫716，節目資訊資料庫714，及行為日誌724 ’並可由 其獲得資訊。使用者偵測模組7 〇 6執行如上所述決定眾多 系統使用者中何者目前正使用系統丨〇 〇之步驟。建議模組 7 0 8執行如上所述識別使用者有興趣之節目的步驟。使用 法監視器71 0監測使用者輸入及目前系統設定，並記錄使 用者側錄資料庫7 1 6記錄中之資訊。訂製模組71 2控制如上 所述根據識別之使用者喜好的各種可配置選項之設定。節 目錄製模组7 1 3執行如上所述識別錄製行為型態並提示一 使用者或者自動安排某些節目之步驟。 行為日a,电7 2 4為詳載使用系統1 〇 〇之日誌資说的儲存。S兒 明之具體實施例中，系統控制媒介維護系統1 0 0各組成於 行為日誌724中之記錄，適切詳載由何使用者於每天何時 段收看/收聽何頻道/電台β時段之時間增量可於合理範圍 最多五分鐘之内變動。此外，說明之具體實施例中，系統 控制媒介7 0 4存取節目資料庫7 1 4，以識別每一錄製時段’ 行為曰誌724中的使用者，其收看/收聽何節目^替代之具 體貫施例_，額外之資訊同時於行為日言志7 2 4中由系統控 制媒介7 0 4維護。此額外資訊可包括：如果有’那麼於收 看何種Intercast資料時音量改變，像是降低或者消音， 錄製何節目’何時錄製何種節目來源，系統控制器丨〇 4建5. Description of the invention (28). The system control medium 704 includes a user detection module 706, a recommended module 708, a usage monitor 71, a custom module 712, and a program recording module 613. As explained, the system control medium 704 is connected to and can obtain information from the user-side recording database 716, the program information database 714, and the behavior log 724 '. The user detection module 706 performs the steps described above to determine which of the many system users are currently using the system. The module 708 is recommended to perform the steps of identifying the program that the user is interested in as described above. The usage monitor 71 0 monitors user input and current system settings, and records the information in the user's profile database 7 1 6 records. The custom module 71 2 controls the setting of various configurable options according to the preferences of the identified user as described above. The directory control module 7 1 3 performs the steps of identifying the recording behavior type and prompting a user as described above or automatically scheduling certain programs. On the day of conduct a, electricity 7 2 4 is a storage containing detailed information about the use of the system's logbook. In the specific embodiment of the system, the system control media maintenance system 100 each constitutes a record in the behavior log 724, which appropriately contains the time increment of which user is watching / listening to which channel / radio in the beta period Can vary within a reasonable range of up to five minutes. In addition, in the illustrated specific embodiment, the system control medium 7 0 accesses the program database 7 1 4 to identify the users in each recording period 'Behavior Record 724, which programs they watch / listen to. Throughout the implementation, additional information is simultaneously maintained by the system control medium 7 0 4 in Acts of the Day 7 2 4. This additional information may include: if there is ‘then what kind of Intercast data is being viewed, such as volume reduction or muting, what programs are recorded’, and when and what program sources are recorded, the system controller

第33頁 i 4185 88 五、發明說明（29) 議何節目’且是否收看該建議節目’存取何網頁，且何時 存取以及存取多久，從何網頁採取何種鏈路等。 此外’根據本發明一具體實施例，系統控制媒介7〇4定 期將行為日諸一複本傳送至一遠端伺服器，作為資料編譯 用途。此具體實施例中，系統控制媒介7 〇 4可要求各使用 者之統計資訊與行為日誌一起傳送，以利包含於行為日詰、 中之曰誌資訊更為理想之分析。 系統控制媒介70 4同時接收事件輸入流722，以識別系統 100各種組成之使用者輸入。如上所討論，這些使用者輸 入可由使用者或者系統1 〇 〇之組成直接產生至系統控制媒 介704 ’或者可直接接收來自由使用者傳送至系統1〇〇組成 之無線信號。 基本輸入/輸出系統（B I 0S ) 7 2 〇提供一作業系統7 i 8與連 接至硬體系統之各種輸入/輸出（I/O)裝置間的介面。作業 系統7 1 8係一軟體服務，提供基本輸入/輸出系統（β I 〇 $ ) 7 2 0與系統控制媒介7 〇 4間之介面，如果有，尚有由系統控 制器1 0 4執行之其他軟體應用系統。作業系統7丨8於使用者 與糸統控制器間提供一像是圖型使用者介面（G υ I)之介 面。根據本發明一具體實施例，作業系統7〗8係視窗9 5作 業糸統’由華盛頓，R e d m 〇 n d之軟微公司供應。然而顯然 地’本發明可用於像是其他版本之微軟視窗（例如，視窗 3_0 ’視窗3.1 ’視窗NT ’或者視窗CE)，微軟DOS ;由紐 約’ Ar monk之國際商業機器（I別）公司供應的〇s / 2 ;由加 州’ C u p e r t i η 〇之蘋果電腦公司供應的蘋果麥金塔作業系Page 33 i 4185 88 V. Explanation of the invention (29) What programs are discussed and whether the recommended programs are accessed, which pages are accessed, when and how long, and which links are used from which pages. In addition, according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the system control medium 704 periodically sends a copy of the behavior Japanese to a remote server for data compilation. In this specific embodiment, the system control medium 704 may request that the statistical information of each user be transmitted together with the behavior log, so as to facilitate a more ideal analysis included in the behavior sundial and Zhongzhi Yuezhi information. The system control medium 70 4 simultaneously receives an event input stream 722 to identify user inputs of various components of the system 100. As discussed above, these user inputs can be generated directly by the user or the system 100 to the system control medium 704 'or they can directly receive wireless signals transmitted by the user to the system 100. The basic input / output system (B I 0S) 7 2 0 provides an interface between an operating system 7 i 8 and various input / output (I / O) devices connected to the hardware system. Operating system 7 1 8 is a software service that provides the interface between the basic input / output system (β I 〇 $) 7 2 0 and the system control medium 7 〇4. If there is, it is still executed by the system controller 104 Other software applications. The operating system 7 丨 8 provides an interface that looks like a graphical user interface (G υ I) between the user and the system controller. According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the operating system 7 is a Windows 95 operating system, and is supplied by Soft Micro Corporation of Washington, Rem d. However, it is obvious that the present invention can be applied to other versions of Microsoft Windows (eg, Windows 3_0 'Windows 3.1' Windows NT 'or Windows CE), Microsoft DOS; supplied by the International Business Machines (I) Company of Armonk, New York 〇s / 2; Apple Macintosh Operating System supplied by Apple Computer Inc. of California 'Cuperti η〇

第34頁 五、發明說明（30) 統；由蘋果電腦公司供應之NeXT STEP作業系統；或者由加 州’Santa Cruz之Santa Cruz作業供應的UNIX作業系統等 任何其他傳統的作業系統。 上述討論中，描述本發明作業中給定可配置選項之數個 例子。顯然地’這些僅為本發明可使用之選項例子，並且 圖1中組成之選項可根據本發明自動配置其廣泛範圍。 同時上述討論中’以數項參照提示使用者進行輸入。顯 然地’替代之具體實施例可能不包括這些提示，且圖1之 系統控制器1 0 4可自動執行各種功能而無提示。引用例 子’如果系統控制器1 〇 4識別一特殊使用者感興趣一特殊 節目’那麼系統控制器1 〇 4可不提示使用者而錄製該節 目° 同樣顯然地，雖然上述討論係討論對目前系統使用者採 取之各種行動’而本發明同樣可自動採取對非目前正使用 系統之使用者有利的行動。引用例子’一具體實施例中， 圖1之系統控制器1 04識別一目前使用者以外之使用者残興 趣的節目’並自動錄製該節目。接著，錄製節目之使用者 下次使用系統1 0 0時可得知該項錄製。 本發明一具體實施例中，上述各種自動配置之選項可由 使用者觀賞及修改。此具體實施例中，使用者可存取圖8 之使用者側錄資料庫8 0 0中的喜好，並增加，減少，1V 、 / 以及/ 或者修改其記錄之喜好。 因此，本發明基於一使用者之監測系統互動及軺杜^ 存取時間自動配置一系統。如上所述，本發明有效％ 人喊別使Page 34 5. Description of the invention (30) system; NeXT STEP operating system supplied by Apple Computer; or any other traditional operating system such as UNIX operating system supplied by Santa Cruz operations in 'Santa Cruz, California'. In the above discussion, several examples of a given configurable option in the operation of the present invention have been described. Obviously, these are just examples of options that can be used with the present invention, and the options made up in Figure 1 can be automatically configured to a wide range according to the present invention. At the same time, in the above discussion, the user is prompted for input with several references. Obviously, the alternative embodiment may not include these prompts, and the system controller 104 of FIG. 1 can automatically perform various functions without prompts. To cite an example 'if the system controller 104 recognizes a particular user is interested in a particular program', then the system controller 104 may record the program without prompting the user. It is also obvious that although the above discussion discusses the use of the current system Various actions taken by the user 'and the present invention can also automatically take actions that are beneficial to users who are not currently using the system. Referring to the example 'in a specific embodiment, the system controller 104 of Fig. 1 identifies a program of interest to a user other than the current user' and automatically records the program. Then, the user who recorded the program will know the recording next time they use the system 100. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the above various automatic configuration options can be viewed and modified by the user. In this specific embodiment, the user can access the preferences in the user profile database 800 of FIG. 8 and increase, decrease, 1V, / and / or modify the preferences of his records. Therefore, the present invention automatically configures a system based on the interaction of a user's monitoring system and the access time. As mentioned above, the invention is effective%

第35頁 418588 五、發明說明（31) 用者之較佳系統存取時間，並且基於這些時間自動配置系 統。一具體實施例中，此系統配置包括有效識別一將推翻 之節目錄製型態，並且通知該即將推翻型態之節目的使用 者，或者自動錄製該節目。 雖然本發明之方法及裝置以上述說明之具體實施例方式 予以描述，熟知此項技藝人士將了解本發明不限於所描述 之具體實施例。本發明於附加主張中之精神與範圍内可修 正及變化實行。例如，雖然以分離之組成說明，但系統 1 0 0之組成的任何數目可合併各種用途之裝置（例如，一電 視/監視器/視訊匣式錄影機/迴帶重播裝置）。再者，系統 控制器1 0 4儘可以合併任何系統組成，且可不包括所有圖6 之元件，或者替代上可能包括額外之元件。因此，敘述僅 視為說明，而非本發明之限制。 因而已描述一種用以基於一使用者之監測系統互動及較 佳系統存取時間而自動配置一系統之方法及裝置。Page 35 418588 V. Description of the invention (31) User's preferred system access time, and automatically configure the system based on these times. In a specific embodiment, the system configuration includes effectively identifying a recording type of a program to be overturned, and notifying a user of the program to be overturned, or automatically recording the program. Although the method and apparatus of the present invention are described in the specific embodiments described above, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described. The present invention can be modified and changed within the spirit and scope of the additional claims. For example, although described in terms of separate components, any number of system 100 components can incorporate devices for various uses (e.g., a TV / monitor / video cassette recorder / replay device). Furthermore, the system controller 104 can incorporate any system composition as much as possible, and may not include all the components of FIG. 6, or may include additional components instead. Accordingly, the description is to be regarded as illustrative only, and not as a limitation of the present invention. Thus, a method and device for automatically configuring a system based on a user's monitoring system interaction and better system access time have been described.

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I 41858 ^ ： S 5 8 B_ 六、申請專利範圍 1. 一種方法，包含： 更新對應於一使用者之使用者側錄，其係至少部分基 於被監測之使用者與一系統之互動； 識別使用者之較佳系統存取時間，其係至少部分基於 該使用者側錄；以及 自動配置該系統，其係至少部分基於該使用者側錄及 使用者之較佳系統存取時間。 2. 如申請專利範圍第1項之方法，進一步包含： 提供一指示使用者可用之電視觀賞選項的觀賞指南； 以及 其中該自動配置包含根據使用者側錄，自動出現觀賞 指南中之電視觀賞選項。 3. 如申請專利範圍第2項之方法，其中提供之中包含將 觀賞指南顯示予使用者。 4. 如申請專利範圍第1項之方法，進一步包含： 偵測於該期間一節目裝置錄製一來源之眾多對應時 段； 識別於對應眾多對應時段之第一時段期間，該錄製裝 置未安排錄製該來源；以及 提示一使用者是否該使用者希望於第一時段期間錄製 該來源。 5. 如申請專利範圍第4項之方法，其中眾多對應時段之 二包含兩連續天之相同時段° 6. 如申請專利範圍苐1項之方法，其中該自動配置包含I 41858 ^: S 5 8 B_ VI. Patent application scope 1. A method comprising: updating a user profile corresponding to a user, which is based at least in part on the interaction between the monitored user and a system; identifying use The preferred system access time is based at least in part on the user profile; and the automatic configuration of the system is based at least in part on the user profile and the user's preferred system access time. 2. The method of claim 1 further includes: providing a viewing guide indicating the TV viewing options available to the user; and wherein the automatic configuration includes a TV viewing option in the viewing guide that automatically appears based on the user profile . 3. For the method of applying for the second item of the patent scope, the provision includes displaying the viewing guide to the user. 4. The method according to item 1 of the patent application scope, further comprising: detecting that a program device records a plurality of corresponding periods of a source during the period; identifying that during the first period corresponding to the plurality of corresponding periods, the recording device has not scheduled to record the Source; and prompting a user if the user wishes to record the source during the first period. 5. If the method of applying for the fourth item of the patent scope, two of the many corresponding time periods include the same period of two consecutive days ° 6. If the method of applying for the first scope of the patent application, the automatic configuration includes 第37頁 418588 六、申請專利範圍 提供一觀賞指南，指示僅於使用者側錄所指使用者‘喜歡觀 賞節目之時段期間該使用者可用之電視觀賞選項。 7. —種機器可讀取媒體，其上儲存有設計由一處理器執 行之眾多指令，用以實行以下功能： 更新對應一使用者之使用者側錄，其係至少部分基於 監測之使用者與一系統之互動； 識別使用者之較佳系統存取時間，其係至少部分基於 該使用者側錄；以及 自動配置該系統，其係至少部分基於使用者側錄及使 用者之較佳系統存取時間。 8. 如申請專利範圍第7項之機器可讀取媒體，其中該功 能進一步為： 提供一觀賞指南，指示一使用者可用之電視觀賞選 項；以及 其中該自動配置包含根據使用者側錄，於觀賞指南中 自動出現該電視觀賞選項。 9. 如申請專利範圍第8項之機器可讀取媒體，其中提供 之中包含將觀賞指南顯示予使用者。 1 〇.如申請專利範圍第7項之機器可讀取媒體，其中該功 能進一步為： 偵測於該期間一節目裝置錄製一來源之眾多對應時 段； 識別於對應眾多對應時段之第一時段期間，該錄製 裝置未安排錄製該來源；以及Page 37 418588 VI. Patent Application Scope Provide a viewing guide to indicate the TV viewing options available to the user only during the time period of the user's ‘like to watch program’ indicated in the user profile. 7. —A machine-readable medium storing a number of instructions designed to be executed by a processor to perform the following functions: Update the user profile corresponding to a user, which is based at least in part on the monitored user Interaction with a system; better system access times to identify users based at least in part on the user profile; and automatic configuration of the system based on better systems in the user profile and user Access time. 8. If the machine-readable medium of item 7 of the patent application scope, the function further includes: providing a viewing guide to indicate the TV viewing options available to a user; and wherein the automatic configuration includes according to the user profile, in This TV viewing option appears automatically in the viewing guide. 9. If the machine-readable medium of item 8 of the patent application includes a display guide for the user, the media can be provided. 1 〇. If the machine-readable medium of item 7 of the patent application scope, the function further is: detecting a plurality of corresponding periods of a source recording a program device during the period; identifying the first period of time corresponding to the plurality of corresponding periods , The recording device is not scheduled to record the source; and 第38頁 418588 六、申請專利範圍 提示一使用者是否該使用者希望於第一時段期間錄 製該來源。 11.如申請專利範圍第1 〇項之機器可讀取媒體，其中眾 多對應時段之二包含兩連續天之相同時段。 1 2.如申請專利範圍第7項之機器可讀取媒體，其中該自 動配置包含提供一觀賞指南，指示僅於使用者側錄所指使 用者喜歡觀賞節目之時段期間該使用者可用之電視觀賞選 項。 1 3. —種用於一系統中之裝置，該裝置包含： 一使用者側錄資料庫，其儲存對應於一使用者之系 統使用法之資訊； 一使用法監視器，用以至少部分基於監測之使用者 與系統之互動而更新使用者側錄；以及 一訂製模組，用以至少部分基於使用者側錄而識別 使用者之較佳系統存取時間，並用以至少部分基於使用者 侧錄及使用者之較佳系統存取時間而自動配置系統。 1 4,如申請專利範圍第1 3項之裝置，其中該訂製模组進 一步作業以提供一觀賞指南，指示一使用者可用之電視觀 賞選項，以及根據使用者側錄，於觀賞指南中自動出現該 電視觀賞選項。 1 5.如申請專利範圍第1 3項之裝置，進一步包含： 一錄製模組，作業以： 偵測於該期間一節目裝置錄製一來源之眾多對應 時段；Page 38 418588 6. Scope of Patent Application Prompts a user whether the user wishes to record the source during the first period. 11. If the machine-readable media of item 10 of the scope of patent application, two of the corresponding periods include the same period of two consecutive days. 1 2. If the machine-readable media of item 7 of the scope of patent application, the automatic configuration includes providing a viewing guide, indicating that the television available to the user only during the time period indicated by the user's profile recorded by the user Watching options. 1 3. —A device for use in a system, the device comprising: a user profile database that stores information corresponding to a user's system usage; a usage monitor for at least partially based on Monitoring user interaction with the system to update user profiles; and a custom module to identify the user's better system access time based at least in part on the user profile and to at least partially based on the user Profile and user's preferred system access time to automatically configure the system. 14, such as the device claimed in item 13 of the patent scope, wherein the custom module is further operated to provide a viewing guide, indicating a TV viewing option available to a user, and automatically according to the user's profile in the viewing guide The TV viewing options appear. 15. The device according to item 13 of the scope of patent application, further comprising: a recording module, which operates to: detect a plurality of corresponding time periods during which a program device records a source; 第39頁 I 418583 六'申請專利範圍 識別於對應眾多對應時段之第一時段期間，該錄 製裝置未安排錄製該來源；以及 提示一使用者是否該使用者希望於第一時段期間 錄製該來源。 1 6.如申請專利範圍第1 5項之裝置，其中眾多對應時段 之二包含兩連續天之相同時段。 1 7.如申請專利範圍第1 3項之裝置，其中該訂製模組進 一步作業以提供一觀賞指南，指示僅於使用者側錄所指使 用者喜歡觀賞節目之時段期間該使用者可用之電視觀賞選 項。Page 39 I 418583 Six 'Patent Application Scope Identifies that the recording device has not scheduled to record the source during the first period corresponding to a number of corresponding periods; and prompts a user whether the user wishes to record the source during the first period. 16. The device according to item 15 of the scope of patent application, wherein two of the many corresponding periods include the same period of two consecutive days. 1 7. The device according to item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the custom module is further operated to provide a viewing guide indicating that the user is only available during the time period indicated by the user profile that the user likes to watch the program TV viewing options. 第40頁Page 40
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